Mearlite® Bismuth Oxychloride pigments
Mearlite® Bismuth Oxychloride pigments
Mearlite pigments are extremely smooth, bright and reflective synthetic crystals with a natural "mother of pearl" appearance. They are brighter in reflectance than mica-based pearlescent pigments, and can be used to create luxurious, quality, futuristic or "high-end" appearances. With a very narrow particle size (11-15 µms) for all grades, except the OFS grade which is 8 to 11 µms, Mearlite pigments are transparent and work very well in combination with other colorants in the matrix. Mearlite pigments are usually used to make clean chrome-like colored silvers by combining with black or layering on top of black.
- Coatings
- Inks
- Plastics
- Technical Information
- Contacts
Coatings
Mearlite can be used in a variety of coatings by being applied to a variety of substrates by any standard coating method, such as spraying (metal, plastic, wood), dipping (simulated pearls, fishing lures), printing (Paper, plastic films, metal foils), knife coating (leather, paper), and roll coating (wall coverings, paper stock, mylar films). For spray applications, several thin coats can be applied for maximum luster and brilliance.
Mearlite pigments should not be combined with opaque or high-hiding pigments that scatter light and can diminish their pearlescent effect. In addition, they should not be used in high-shear dispersion equipment that can break the pearlescent crystalline structure.
Inks
Smooth surface substrates, such as coated paper or plastic films in printing processes, provide better platelet orientation.
Mearlite pigments are not recommended for rough surfaces, such as newsprint or textiles, because their small platelets can be lost between the fibers.
Plastics
Mearlite can be used in blow molding, extrusion, injection molding and cast resins applications to give a metal look to containers.
Most plastics processing equipment fractures Mearlite pigment crystals, but this does not adversely affect the luster or color.
Technical Information
| BiOCl Dispersion | Typical and Target End Products |
|---|---|
| Mearlite SSQ | A cerium hydroxide-stabilized bismuth crystal and used in solvent and waterborne coatings that provide sleek designs, liquid metal, "no particle" effect, very bright automotive interiors and consumer electronics. |
| Mearlite UWQ | Used in waterborne inks and coatings, it is a reformulated product to improve performance in faux paints, wall coverings, textiles, cosmetic packaging, gift wrap, golf ball boxes. |
| Mearlite UFI | 100% dry version used primarily in plastic applications Cosmetic packaging ??? tubes, bottles, inks. |
| Mearlite UPFMT | New, Phtlate free plasticized system used primarily in Asia in button applications; also targeted for use in bowling balls, counter tops, bathtubs, spas. |
| Mearlite GPN | Used in nitrocellulose coatings primarily for the wood coating industry ??? furniture finishing, cabinets ??? where it is applied as the first layer down to enhance the grain and provide a glow. |
| Mearlite OFS | Lithographic (offset) printing such as luxury packaging, annual reports, brochures. |
| Mearlite USD | Fishing lures, fashion beads, jewelry. |
| Mearlite USS | Used in nitrocellulose coatings for dipping process for fashion beads, jewelry. |
| Mearlite MBU | Wood polishing. |
Contact Information
- Customer Service: 1-800-962-782