The book provides a complete overview on inorganic pigments and their use in dye industry. Each chapter introduces a certain class of pigment in respect of fundamentals, manufacture, properties and toxicology and thus being very valuable for paint chemists and materials specialists. The readers will benefit from a concise and well-structured text, numerous examples and a set of test questions in the end of each chapter.

The Mission: To learn about the dynamic, technical advancesoccurring in special effect pigments and to know howto exploit them in specific coatings, plastics, printing inksand cosmetics applications while satisfying the demandsof the market.The Audience: Colour designers, product developers andapplications technologists in the coatings, plastics, printinginks and cosmetics industries, as well as all marketing andsales employees of these divisions who are seeking to instillcoatings and pigment knowledge into their customers.The Value: Readers acquire a profound knowledge of theproperties, manufacturing processes and specific applicationareas of special effect pigments. The latest advancesin colorimetry ensure that products containing specialeffect pigments are subjected to state-of-the-art qualityassurance methods.