What should I pay attention to when applying pearl pigment powder to printing ink?

A lot of problems may occur when we use pearl pigment powder, such as unclear pearlescent effect, pinholes or small bubbles on printed surface, and large longitudinal stripes on the printed surface. What precautions should we notice when using such pigment?
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Jeff.Chen

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University of Technology

We should notice the following when using pearl pigment powder:

  1. We can use pearl pigment powder with transparent dye or pigment to get unique and beautiful color effect. But when used with less transparent pigment, it will lose some pearly luster.
  2. High-shear stirring or prolonged mixing can damage the particles of pearl pigment powder, which therefore will have less pearly luster.
  3. When ink or coating has low viscosity, pearl pigment powder particles will precipitate. Please stir again before use.
  4. Due to the phenomenon of complementary colors, please do not mix rainbow-series pearlescent products.
  5. To realize even dispersion, please wet the pearl pigment powder in advance separately, then with major additives and solvents, and then mix them for use.

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