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Special Effect Pigments

Based on 7015 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Special-effect pigments typically appear as fine powders with color properties that can change depending on the angle of the light, creating a dynamic and striking visual impact. Their key features include their ability to produce depth and luster, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of coatings. In coatings, special-effect pigments are commonly used in automotive, architectural, and decorative applications. 

Alternatives to special-effect pigments, such as regular metallic or pearlescent pigments, are used when the visual effect is less critical. Available in both solvent-based and water-based forms, special-effect pigments are developed to comply with regulations on VOC emissions and environmental standards.

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LMB Series

by Brilliant Group

LMB Series by Brilliant Group are a low migration, high strength fluorescent and phosphorescent pigments. Designed for lithographic ink systems, addressing the industry’s increasing demand for food-safe, compliant, and high-performance printing solutions. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>Available in yellow, orange, red, pink, magenta, and chartreuse, providing bold, attention-grabbing options for packaging designers.</li> <li>Offer high tinctorial strength, providing a powerful ink base that allows ink makers greater flexibility in formulation, improving both efficiency and performance. </li> <li>LMB Series also ensure superior compatibility and versatility, being optimized for offset printing applications including sheetfed and heatset systems and allowing seamless transfer across food-safe substrates such as foils, laminates, and coated materials. </li> <li>Suitable with a wide range of offset letdown mediums, thereby expanding formulation possibilities for ink manufacturers.</li></ul>
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Lumina® HD Exterior Sienna S3903V

by Sun Chemical (DIC)

Lumina® HD Exterior Sienna S3903V by Sun Chemical (DIC) is a high-definition, copper, semi-transparent effect pigment. It is based on fine fraction synthetic mica. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It exhibits exceptional chroma, effective heat management, enhanced DOI, subtle sparkle and highest performance properties. </li> <li>Lumina® HD Exterior Sienna S3903V allows formulators to style with maximum interference color in the golden to red color area. </li> <li>It is used in automotive OEM and refinish coatings, general industrial exterior coatings, and exterior powder coatings. </li></ul>
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Special Effect Pigments