natural mica powder

KT-105 is a bright pearl natural mica pearlescent pigment in the KT-100 Silver White Series — a rutile TiO₂-coated grade positioned at the higher-brightness end of the series, delivering a more pronounced, directional pearl luster than silk or satin sub-grades. Where silk grades (KT-104) produce a diffuse, wide-angle sheen, the bright pearl character of KT-105 generates a stronger specular component — the pearl effect is more visible at direct viewing angles, giving finished surfaces a higher-gloss, more reflective quality. For formulators developing coatings, nail lacquers, cosmetics, and decorative products where visible pearl intensity is a key specification, KT-105 offers a practical mid-to-upper brightness option within the natural mica cost range.

KT-104 is a silk silver natural mica pearlescent pigment — a rutile TiO₂-coated mica grade in the KT-100 Silver White Series with a fine particle size distribution that produces a smooth, silky pearl luster rather than a pronounced sparkle. The "silk" character means the visual effect reads as a soft, even sheen with subdued reflectivity — closer to satin than flash — making it well-suited for cosmetics, fine coating finishes, and printing ink applications where texture smoothness and coverage uniformity matter as much as the pearl effect intensity. For formulators who find standard silver white grades too coarse or too bright for their target finish, KT-104 offers a controlled, refined alternative within the same natural mica substrate family.

Kolortek Silver White Pearl Pigments represent our most versatile range of effect pigments, designed to provide clean, neutral luster across industrial and cosmetic platforms. Available in both natural mica (KT-100 Series) and high-purity synthetic mica (KT-7100 Series), these pigments offer a spectrum of effects—from silky, low-sheen satins to high-brilliance metallic silvers. They serve as a reliable white-base luster for coatings, plastics, and personal care products.

KT-225 is a blue pearl interference mica pigment from the KT-200 Interference Series — a thick-layer rutile TiO₂-coated natural mica grade that selectively reflects blue-phase wavelengths through thin-film optical interference. Applied over dark or transparent substrates, it delivers a clean, saturated blue pearl effect without the use of dyes or blue colorants. The interference mechanism is substrate-dependent: base color selection is the primary formulation decision before specifying this grade, and pairing with complementary-colored (orange-yellow) bases will suppress the blue and produce an unsatisfactory result.

KT-355 is a Glitter Gold natural mica pearlescent pigment in the 20–120μm particle size range — the glitter-dominant gold grade in the KT-300 series, optimized for epoxy flooring, resin art, decorative coatings, craft applications, and nail lacquer where visible individual-platelet gold sparkle is the primary visual requirement. By starting at 20μm rather than 10μm, KT-355 removes the fine background pearl fraction present in KT-351 Flash Gold, concentrating the visual energy toward bold, individual gold flash reflections. The iron oxide and TiO₂ coating produces a warm gold body color visible on any substrate without requiring a dark base — practical for the broad range of base colors encountered in epoxy and decorative applications.

KT-351 is a Flash Gold natural mica pearlescent pigment in the 10–100μm particle size range — the coarser-format gold grade in the KT-300 series, designed for applications where visible individual-platelet gold sparkle is the target effect rather than smooth pearl coverage. The iron oxide and TiO₂ coating on each mica platelet produces a warm gold body color visible on any substrate, while the 10–100μm distribution delivers a flash-sparkle character that distinguishes it from the standard 10–60μm gold pearl grades. For epoxy flooring, decorative resin, craft applications, and nail lacquer where bold gold shimmer intensity matters, KT-351 is the appropriate specification within the KT-300 series.

KT-303 is a Royal Gold natural mica pearlescent pigment in the 10–60μm particle size range — a deeper, more saturated gold tone than the standard KT-300 Gold Pearl grade, achieved through a higher iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) loading on the TiO₂-coated mica platelet. The warm, orange-toned gold body color is visible on any substrate without requiring a dark base — a key practical advantage over interference-only gold grades. At 10–60μm, KT-303 covers cosmetics, nail lacquer, decorative coatings, soap, and epoxy resin applications from a single grade specification.

KT-300 is a gold pearl pearlescent pigment built on natural mica coated with titanium dioxide and iron oxide — the iron oxide component is what separates the KT-300 Gold Series from the KT-200 interference grades, producing a warm gold body color that reads on any substrate without requiring a dark background. At 10–60μm, the particle size delivers a balanced gold pearl: warm, glossy, and three-dimensional in appearance, with a transparency and depth that copper-bronze metallic powders cannot produce. For formulators who need a reliable gold pearl across coatings, cosmetics, nail, soap, and epoxy applications, KT-300 is the standard natural mica specification in this color family.

Kolortek Gold Series provides a comprehensive range of gold pearlescent effects, from pale champagne and royal gold to deep bronze and wine red tones. By combining Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide coatings on mica substrates, these pigments deliver a rich, metallic brilliance. Unlike traditional metal powders, our Gold Series is non-conductive and chemically stable, offering a safe and durable alternative for high-end decorative finishes.

Kolortek's Metal Luster Pearlescent Pigments are iron oxide-coated mica flakes available in two substrate options: natural mica (KT-500 Series) and synthetic fluorphlogopite (KT-7500 Series). Both deliver warm metallic luster with strong opacity and reliable chemical stability. Color tone is controlled by varying the iron oxide coating thickness, producing a consistent range from gold to deep bronze across multiple particle size grades.

KT-6057 is a Flash Green natural mica pearlescent pigment in the 10–100μm particle size range — the coarser-format green grade in the KT-6000 Multicolor Series, optimized for applications where visible individual-platelet green sparkle is required alongside the silver specular reflection characteristic of the series. The 10–100μm distribution spans both the fine fraction (contributing green pearl background coverage) and the coarse fraction (contributing visible individual flash points) — producing a green pearl surface with pronounced sparkle that the standard 10–60μm grade does not achieve at equivalent loading. Epoxy flooring, decorative coatings, nail lacquer, and craft resin are the primary application contexts.