Surface Treated Pigments
Surface treated pigments are pigments that have been coated with a layer of another material, such as silica, alumina, or titanium dioxide. This coating improves the properties of the pigment, such as its dispersibility, color strength, and opacity. Surface treated pigments are used in a variety of applications, including cosmetics, paints, plastics, and inks. In cosmetics, they are used to give products their color, opacity, and shimmer. In paints, they are used to improve the color, durability, and weather resistance of the paint. In plastics, they are used to improve the color, opacity, and gloss of the plastic. In inks, they are used to improve the color, opacity, and flow of the ink. There are two main types of surface treated pigments: Organic-coated pigments: These pigments are coated with a layer of an organic material, such as a polymer or a resin. This coating helps to improve the dispersibility of the pigment and to protect it from degradation. Inorganic-coated pigments: