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Pigments for Paper Industry

High-performance pigments for paper coating and tinting applications, delivering exceptional brightness, opacity, and whiteness while enhancing print quality and surface characteristics.

Pigment Dispersions

Advanced water-based pigment dispersions are finely milled suspensions of color pigments specifically engineered for the paper industry, providing superior coloration, stability, and environmental benefits for coating and tinting applications.

Key Characteristics

  • Water-Based Formulation: Environmentally friendly alternative to solvent-based systems
  • Fine Particle Size: Optimized distribution for uniform color and smooth application
  • High Stability: Prevents settling, clumping, and degradation during storage
  • Controlled Rheology: Optimized flow properties for various application methods

Performance Benefits

  • Consistent Coloration: Uniform color distribution throughout the paper
  • Superior Lightfastness: Excellent resistance to fading and color degradation
  • Easy Integration: Seamless incorporation into existing manufacturing processes
  • Reduced Environmental Impact: Lower VOC emissions and safer handling

Dispersion Types

Acrylic-Based (Resinated)

Contains resin binders for enhanced adhesion and durability in coating applications

Surfactant-Based (Resinless)

Pure pigment dispersions with surfactants for maximum color strength and flexibility

FDA-Compliant

Specially formulated for food-contact paper and paperboard applications

Applications in Paper Industry

Coating Applications

  • Coated papers and boards for printing
  • Magazine and catalog paper coatings
  • Packaging materials with color requirements
  • Specialty coated grades

Tinting Applications

  • Mass coloration of paper pulp
  • Colored tissue and towel products
  • Decorative and specialty papers
  • Food-contact paperboard (FDA-compliant grades)

Technical Advantages

  • Minimal impact on coating gloss and dry time
  • Excellent resistance to bleeding and migration
  • Compatible with various binder systems
  • Zero VOC technology available
  • Optimized for high-speed coating equipment
  • Long shelf life with maintained stability

Primary Pigment Types

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂)

Properties:

  • Highest refractive index (2.7)
  • Superior opacity and brightness
  • Excellent light scattering
  • UV protection capabilities

Applications:

Premium coated papers, photographic papers, high-brightness grades

Benefits:

Maximum whiteness, enhanced gloss, improved ink adhesion

Kaolin Clay

Properties:

  • Plate-like particle structure
  • Natural whiteness
  • Fine particle size distribution
  • Cost-effective solution

Applications:

Coated papers, magazine papers, printing grades, packaging

Benefits:

Good opacity, smooth surface, excellent printability

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)

Properties:

  • High whiteness (95%+)
  • Moderate refractive index
  • Low cost alternative
  • Alkaline pH buffering

Applications:

Uncoated papers, fillers, matt coatings, gravure printing

Benefits:

Improved formation, dimensional stability, enhanced writability

Composite Pigments: CaCO₃@TiO₂

Advanced composite particles combining the cost-effectiveness of calcium carbonate with the superior optical properties of titanium dioxide.

  • Structure: TiO₂ uniformly coated on CaCO₃ core particles
  • Performance: Similar hiding power and whiteness to pure TiO₂ at reduced cost
  • Advantage: 3% improvement in paper whiteness compared to pure fiber paper

Paper Coating Applications

Coating Formulations

  • Base Coating: Primary layer for opacity and brightness enhancement
  • Top Coating: Final layer for gloss, smoothness, and print quality
  • Pre-coating: Barrier layer for improved ink holdout
  • Specialty Coatings: Functional coatings for specific applications

Coating Benefits

  • Smooth, bright, and glossy surface finish
  • Enhanced ink absorption and adhesion
  • Improved print quality and color reproduction
  • Superior opacity and show-through resistance
  • Reduced ink consumption in printing

Tinting Applications

Color Pigments for Paper Tinting

Specialized pigments for creating colored papers, tissue products, and specialty grades with consistent color reproduction and excellent lightfastness.

Organic Pigments

  • Brilliant, vibrant colors
  • High tinting strength
  • Excellent transparency
  • Wide color gamut

Inorganic Pigments

  • Superior lightfastness
  • Chemical stability
  • Heat resistance
  • Cost-effective for earth tones

Key Performance Parameters

Optical Properties

  • • ISO Brightness enhancement
  • • CIE Whiteness improvement
  • • Opacity increase
  • • Light scattering coefficient
  • • Gloss development

Physical Properties

  • • Particle size distribution
  • • Surface area
  • • Oil absorption
  • • Hiding power
  • • Coating viscosity

Application Properties

  • • Dispersion stability
  • • Coating runnability
  • • Print quality enhancement
  • • Ink receptivity
  • • Surface smoothness

Industry Applications

Coated Paper Grades

  • Magazine and catalog papers
  • High-quality printing papers
  • Photographic base papers
  • Label and packaging papers

Specialty Applications

  • Colored tissue and towel products
  • Decorative papers and laminates
  • Security papers with tinting
  • Art and craft papers

Technical Consultation

Our pigment specialists provide comprehensive support for coating formulation optimization, pigment selection, and application troubleshooting to achieve your target paper properties and cost objectives.