Technical datasheet
Moonshine® Astral® Violet Shimmer
Supplied byGlassflake- Last Updated on May 22, 2018
Moonshine® Astral® Violet Shimmer by Glassflake is a special effect interference pigment containing calcium sodium borosilicate (50-61 wt%), tin oxide (0-1 wt%) and titanium dioxide (39-49 wt%). It is suitable for use in most flexo, gravure, screen and offset inks. It is based on thin borosilicate glass flake which has an average thickness of 350nm and is coated with high refractive index metal oxides. Moonshine® Astral® Violet Shimmer offers astral effect, strong interference color, high transparency and extraordinary gloss. It is used in liquid and powder coating systems for most applications from architectural powder coatings to wall coverings and residential paints. It is listed on TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL, AICS, ENCS, KIEC, ECL, IECSC, NZloc, TCSI, PICCS, Switzerland and CIRS inventories.
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Moonshine® Astral® Violet Shimmer properties
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| Antimony (Sb), IEC 62321:2008, ICP-MS | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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