Organic polymethyl urea matting agents impact the aesthetic appearance of a coating made with a metallic pigment in two ways: it reduces the flop index and increases the "sparkle" effect.
The research firm Global Market Insights Inc. has released a report on the market for metallic pigments that predicts it will surpass $2.3 billion by 2024.
ChinaCoat visitors were introduced to a range of high-performance organic and metallic pigments, preparations and high-functionality resins and additives from Sun Chemical Performance Pigments and its parent company, DIC.
Sun Chemical’s booth, located in Hall 4, Stand 4-451, showcases a family of metallic pigments for waterborne coatings, leadership in Quinacridone pigment technology, and a full-range of environmentally focused dispersions and preparations.