heat activated pigment

KTP-16-BR is a red thermochromic pigment that transitions from vivid red to fully colorless when temperature rises above 16°C — making it one of the lowest activation-point options in Kolortek's standard range. As a heat sensitive pigment, it's well-suited for applications where near-ambient temperature triggers are required, including temperature-indicating textiles, novelty printing, and decorative coatings. Formulators working with color change with temperature effects will find the fine 1–10μm particle size integrates cleanly into most ink and coating systems.

Thermochromic pigments respond to temperature shifts by altering their visual appearance — either transitioning to colorless or shifting between distinct color states. In cosmetic formulations, this creates interactive products that react to skin temperature, ambient heat, or touch. For formulators working with lip products, nail lacquers, eyeshadows, or novelty cosmetics, these pigments offer a functional alternative to static color.