Bright Red Synthetic Mica Pigment, 30–150μm – KT-7059

Bright Red Synthetic Mica Pigment, 30–150μm – KT-7059

Pearlescent Pigments › Multicolor Series › Synthetic Mica / Fluorphlogopite (KT-7000)

KT-7059 is a Bright Red synthetic mica pearlescent pigment in the coarse 30–150μm particle size range — a Fluorphlogopite-based colored mica grade from the KT-7000 series that delivers a bold red glitter sparkle effect with a silver-white specular reflection. The 30–150μm distribution positions KT-7059 firmly in the glitter-sparkle end of the spectrum: individual platelet reflections are clearly visible at normal viewing distances, making it well-suited for epoxy flooring, resin art, craft applications, nail lacquer, and decorative coatings where maximum red sparkle impact is the design target. The synthetic Fluorphlogopite substrate provides higher purity and fewer dark mineral inclusions than the natural mica equivalent.

Product Positioning — Synthetic Mica, Coarse Grade, Maximum Sparkle

Within Kolortek's Multicolor Series, KT-7059 sits at the intersection of two technical choices: synthetic Fluorphlogopite substrate (vs. the natural mica KT-6000 series) and coarse 30–150μm particle size (vs. the standard 10–60μm grades). Each of these choices has a specific formulation rationale.

The synthetic mica (Fluorphlogopite) substrate offers higher chemical purity with fewer visible dark mineral inclusions — a noticeable quality advantage in finished applications where individual large platelets are visible. At 30–150μm, each platelet is large enough to reflect light as a distinct, high-intensity sparkle event rather than contributing to a continuous diffuse sheen. The combination produces a bright red glitter effect where each individual flake reads clearly, with the substrate purity ensuring the sparkle is clean and not interrupted by dark speck inclusions.

KT-7000 Multicolor Series — Coarse Grade Synthetic Mica Range

The KT-7000 coarse synthetic mica range covers red, blue, green, blue-mauve, blue-violet, and pure blue at the 30–150μm glitter grade. All use Fluorphlogopite substrate for higher purity compared to natural mica equivalents. For standard 10–60μm synthetic mica colored grades, the KT-7415 / KT-7419 / KT-7435 series covers red, violet, and green.

Technical Specifications

Key Technical Characteristics

Why synthetic mica matters at coarse particle sizes: At 30–150μm, individual mica platelets are large enough to see with the naked eye in finished applications. In natural mica at this size range, trace mineral inclusions — which appear as small dark spots within each platelet — become visible and can detract from the clean sparkle appearance. Fluorphlogopite synthetic mica is manufactured from purified raw materials without these inclusions. The result at 30–150μm is a cleaner, more uniform red sparkle in which each individual flake reads as a bright flash point rather than a flake with a visible dark center.

30–150μm — pure glitter character: At this particle size distribution, the lower cut (30μm) is already above the threshold where individual platelets are perceptible to the eye at normal viewing distances. There is no meaningful background pearl coverage contribution from this grade — the entire visual output is individual red flash events. Formulators specifying KT-7059 are choosing maximum sparkle intensity, not a balanced pearl-and-sparkle character. For the latter, the KT-7415A Flash Red (10–100μm) is more appropriate.

Red absorption color on any substrate: Like the natural mica KT-6000 red grades, KT-7059's red colorant layer produces red body color independent of the substrate or resin base color. The red sparkle reads over white, cream, dark, and transparent epoxy or resin without requiring a dark undercoat. In clear resin art and epoxy floor applications, the platelets distribute through the depth of the pour — the red glitter reads at multiple depth levels simultaneously.

Application Range

Formulation Notes

Settling in low-viscosity systems: At 30–150μm, the large platelets settle significantly faster than fine-grade pigments in low-viscosity epoxy and resin systems. Incorporate KT-7059 into the resin component shortly before mixing with hardener and application — extended hold time after mixing increases settling risk. In decorative coatings, rheology modifiers (associative thickeners) help maintain suspension during application.

Mixing protocol — coarse platelet sensitivity: Add KT-7059 at the letdown stage using low-shear paddle or anchor mixing. At 30–150μm, the large Fluorphlogopite platelets are fragile relative to shear — high-speed dispersers and tight-clearance pumps will fracture them, reducing D50 and converting the bold glitter sparkle character into a finer, less impactful pearl. For the investment in synthetic mica purity to deliver its visual return, the mixing protocol must protect platelet integrity.

Kolortek has produced the KT-7000 synthetic mica Multicolor Series alongside the broader pearlescent pigment range for over 20 years, maintaining consistent colorant deposition and particle size distribution across production batches. TDS and SDS are available on request for KT-7059. For fine-grade synthetic mica red (10–60μm), specify KT-7415 Synstar Red; for flash-grade (10–100μm), specify KT-7415A Flash Red.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why choose KT-7059 synthetic mica over a natural mica red glitter at the same particle size?
A: At 30–150μm, individual platelet quality becomes visually significant because each flake is large enough to inspect individually at normal viewing distances. Natural mica at this size range contains trace mineral inclusions — dark specks within each platelet — that interrupt the clean red sparkle appearance. Fluorphlogopite synthetic mica has no such inclusions. In high-end epoxy resin art, display coatings, and nail products where the large individual flakes are a design feature, the clean purity of synthetic mica produces a more refined result. For standard decorative coatings and craft applications where inclusion visibility is less critical, a natural mica coarse red at lower cost may be adequate.

Q: How does KT-7059 differ from KT-7415A Flash Red (10–100μm)?
A: Both are synthetic Fluorphlogopite red pigments. KT-7415A Flash Red at 10–100μm includes a fine fraction (10–40μm) that contributes background red pearl coverage alongside flash points — the visual reads as "red pearl with sparkle." KT-7059 at 30–150μm has no fine background fraction — the entire visual output is individual large-flake red glitter events with no continuous pearl background. Choose KT-7415A Flash Red when you need both background pearl coverage and flash; choose KT-7059 when maximum-impact bold glitter is the only objective.

Q: Are other colors available in the 30–150μm synthetic mica coarse range?
A: Yes — Kolortek's KT-7000 coarse synthetic mica range includes KT-7089 Bright Blue, KT-7099 Bright Green, KT-7659 Bright Blue Mauve, KT-7669 Bright Blue Violet, and KT-7689 Bright Pure Blue alongside KT-7059 Bright Red — all at 30–150μm on Fluorphlogopite substrate. Contact Kolortek to request samples across the full coarse synthetic mica color range.

Request Samples or Technical Data

Large-flake red glitter effects are best evaluated in your specific resin or coating system — the interaction between particle size, resin viscosity, and film thickness significantly affects how KT-7059 reads in the finished application. Contact Kolortek to request a sample, download the TDS with particle size distribution data, or compare KT-7059 with other grades in the coarse synthetic mica color range.