SR Packaging, manufacturers of plastic, injection and blow-molded components, is now offering a pearlescent decoration option in various colours. This decoration is available for PP, PE, PET-G, SAN and PET based packaging solutions that require high visual impact.

Pearlescent pigments are a special kind of pigments and belong to the same group as fluorescent and phosphorescent options. They pigments are also known as pearl pigments. The name pearl has been given to these pigments because they possess a pearl-like sheen when they are covered with any metallic oxide, such as mica.

Pearlescent colours have a high transparent appearance, a smoother surface, and a higher refractive co-efficient than other common pigments, which simply give the appearance of a flat powder.

Characteristics of pearlescent pigmentation:

• Poor conductor of electricity
• High alkali resistance capacity
• High acid resistance capacity
• Can bear temperatures up to 800 degrees C
• No spontaneous combustion and little support of combustion
• Have good light stability
• Not harmful to human beings as they can be used to pack foods
• Some products using these pigments can have the ability to resist ultra-violet radiation

Pearlescent pigments create unique characteristics for superior products. This decoration technique exceeds aesthetic market demands by offering a radiant visual impact for products. Special effect pigments enhance and differentiate products ina a unique way.