pearl pigment

KT-163 is a shimmer pearl natural mica pigment powder in the 40–200μm particle size range — one of the coarser grades in the KT-100 Silver White Series, designed for applications where visible, bold individual-platelet sparkle is the target effect rather than smooth coverage pearl. At this distribution, individual mica platelets coated with rutile TiO₂ are large enough to produce distinct, directional flash reflections visible to the naked eye, giving epoxy floors, countertops, decorative coatings, and craft resin applications a pronounced shimmer that finer pearl grades cannot replicate. For formulators who need a coarse silver white pearl with reliable batch-to-batch sparkle intensity, KT-163 covers the upper-brightness end of the KT-100 natural mica range.

KT-153 is a glitter white pearlescent mica powder in the 20–100μm particle size range — a natural mica grade coated with rutile TiO₂ that produces a bright, glitter-like silver-white sparkle in coatings, epoxy systems, nail products, and decorative applications. At this distribution, the lower size cut removes the very fine fraction that contributes to background pearl coverage, concentrating the visual output toward individual platelet flash reflections — the result is a more glitter-like sparkle character than a standard 10–60μm silver white grade, without the surface texture limitations of purely coarse 40–200μm grades.

At 10–100μm, KT-152 spans the particle size range where silver mica pigment transitions from a smooth pearl coverage into a flash silver effect — individual platelet reflections become visible to the eye, giving coatings, epoxy floors, and decorative surfaces a pronounced sparkle that finer grades cannot produce. The wider distribution makes it a practical single-grade specification for applications where both coverage continuity and visible flash are required simultaneously, without the surface texture limitations of coarser 40–200μm grades.

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.

KT-103 is a rutile TiO₂-coated natural mica pearlescent pigment in the 10–60μm particle size range — the most widely used size band in the KT-100 Silver White Series. At this distribution, the pigment produces a balanced silver-white pearl effect with visible shimmer and good coverage uniformity, covering the broadest range of industrial and cosmetic applications within the series. Formulators working across paints, nail lacquer, soap, cosmetics, and epoxy systems who need a reliable, mid-range silver pearl grade with consistent D50 and batch-to-batch color uniformity will find KT-103 the most practical starting specification.

KT-101 is a natural mica pearlescent pigment in the KT-100 Silver White Series — a rutile TiO₂-coated mica grade that produces a bright, irradiant white pearl effect with pronounced light reflectivity. Within the KT-100 range, KT-101 occupies the higher-brightness end of the silver white sub-grades, positioned for applications where a strong luminous shimmer is the visual target rather than a softer satin or muted pearl finish. It disperses across aqueous, solvent-based, and resin systems and covers the full breadth of industrial and decorative applications served by the Silver White Series — from paints and printing inks to cosmetics, nail products, and epoxy flooring.

KT-100 is Kolortek's natural mica-based silver white pearlescent pigment series — the most widely used entry point in the Kolortek pearlescent range. Built on a mica flake substrate coated with rutile titanium dioxide, it produces a clean, bright silver pearl effect across a range of particle sizes suited to coatings, cosmetics, printing inks, nail products, epoxy flooring, and decorative applications. For formulators who need a reliable, cost-effective silver pearl mica pigment with predictable dispersion behavior across both aqueous and solvent-based systems, KT-100 covers the majority of standard industrial and cosmetic requirements.

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-235 is a green pearl interference pigment from the KT-200 natural mica Interference Series — the thickest TiO₂ coating grade in the standard interference color range, tuned to reflect green-phase wavelengths through selective thin-film interference. Like all KT-200 interference pigments, the powder appears off-white in bulk; the green pearl color becomes visible only over dark, black, or transparent substrates. For cosmetic formulators, coating developers, and craft suppliers working with substrates where base color can be controlled, KT-235 provides a clean, dye-free green iridescent pearl that is stable over time and compatible with standard binder systems.

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-219 produces a violet interference pearl effect on dark and transparent substrates — a medium-to-thick rutile TiO₂-coated natural mica grade that selectively reflects violet-phase wavelengths through thin-film interference. At 10–60μm, the particle size sits in the balanced range: fine enough for smooth film formation in coatings, cosmetics, and nail lacquer, coarse enough to deliver a perceptible pearl shimmer rather than a flat satin sheen. The violet interference color is substrate-dependent — it will not perform as expected over white, yellow-green, or complementary-colored bases, which is the primary formulation decision buyers need to resolve before specifying this grade.