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Chameleon Pigments

Kolortek Chameleon Pigments are color-shifting pearlescent pigments based on layered mineral substrates coated with metal oxides. The pigments produce a visible color travel effect when viewed from different angles. This optical interference creates multi-tone transitions commonly used in automotive coatings, plastics, printing inks, and decorative finishes.

  • Item No. :

    KT-9000 Chameleon Series
  • Color Effect :

    multiple color travel
  • Particle Size :

    <15 µm to 250 µm, multiple grades
  • Composition :

    Mica, Iron Oxide, Silica
  • Brand :

    Kolortek / OEM
  • MOQ :

    25KG
  • Application :

    Automotive Coatings, Cosmetics, Nail Products, Security Printing, Plastics, Synthetic Leather, Specialty Decorative

 

Technical Description

 

Chameleon pigments operate on the principle of thin-film interference. By precisely controlling the thickness of metal oxide layers (such as Titanium Dioxide or Iron Oxide) and silica on a transparent substrate, specific wavelengths of light are reflected while others are transmitted.

  • Optical Mechanism: As the viewing angle changes, the light path through the layers varies, causing the perceived color to shift along a predefined spectrum (e.g., Blue-Green to Blue to Violet to Red).

  • Substrate Stability: These pigments feature excellent chemical and UV stability. Unlike organic dyes, the color is structural, meaning it will not fade or "bleed" over time.

  • Performance: They are non-conductive and heat-resistant, making them compatible with high-temperature plastic extrusion and complex automotive coating systems.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Strong Color Flow: Delivers an unmistakable multi-tone transition that increases product shelf appeal and perceived value.

  • Exceptional Transparency: The use of high-transparency flake crystals ensures clean, vibrant color transitions without the cloudiness associated with lower-grade pigments.

  • Versatile Compatibility: Effective in water-borne, solvent-borne, and powder coating systems, as well as UV-cured inks and various plastic resins.

  • Security Applications: The complexity of the color travel makes these pigments ideal for anti-counterfeiting measures in high-security printing and negotiable securities.

 

Product Pictures


 

 

Applications


 
Industry Specific Application Recommended Particle Size
Automotive & Coatings OEM finishes, refinish paints, automotive wraps, motorcycle lacquers 10–60μm (Standard), 100–250μm (Sparkle)
High Security Printing Bank notes, negotiable securities, official ID documents, brand protection <15μm (Fine detail), 5–25μm
Electronics & Plastics Mobile phone housings, home appliances, masterbatch, injection molding 10–60μm, 10–100μm
Cosmetics Nail polishes, eye shadows, lacquers 10–60μm, 20–100μm
Consumer Goods Synthetic leather, high-end footwear, sports equipment, stationery 10–60μm, 30–150μm

 

Product Specifications


Example product shown. Full series data available upon request.

 

Specification Details
Trade Name Blue-green/blue/violet/red KT-95106
Item No. KT-95106
Series Chameleon Series
INCI Name Mica - Iron oxide – Silica
CAS No. 12001.26.2 - 1309.37.1 - 7631.86.9
Color Effect Blue-green/Blue/Violet/Red travel
Particle Size 10–60 μm
D50 21–26 μm
Composition Silica: 46.0–51.0%; Mica: 21.0–31.0%; Iron Oxide: 23.0–28.0%
Form Powder
Odor Odorless
pH (4% H2O) 6.0–9.0
Density 2.3–3.1 kg/L
Bulk Density 20–28 g/100g
Solubility in Water Insoluble
Brand Kolortek
MOQ —

Full TDS and SDS available upon request. Additional particle size grades available.

 

Industry Solutions


Creating dynamic, multi-color effects usually requires complex multi-stage painting processes or the use of expensive, unstable dyes that fail under UV exposure. Furthermore, in security printing, standard pigments are easily replicated, offering little protection against sophisticated counterfeiting.

Kolortek’s Solution: Our Chameleon Series provides a "one-pigment" solution for complex color travel. Because the color is a result of structural interference within the silica/metal-oxide layers, it is inherently stable and resistant to environmental degradation. In security applications, the specific "color flip" of our Blue-green/Blue/Violet/Red travel provides a distinct, hard-to-replicate optical signature that is easily verified by the naked eye.

With 20 years of manufacturing experience, Kolortek maintains strict control over the layer thickness and particle size distribution. This ensures that the color travel remains consistent across different production batches—critical for automotive OEM and high-security printing where color deviation is not permitted.

Looking to achieve a specific color travel sequence? Contact our technical team today for formulation recommendations, sample kits, or detailed optical specifications tailored to your industry requirements.

 

 

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