Sun Chemical Launches Lumina® HD Fine Fraction Effect Pigments for the Coatings Market

Sun Chemical has launched Lumina® HD, a new family of high-definition effect pigments based on fine fraction synthetic mica that was developed to expand the color space for automotive stylings and other coatings applications, including aerospace, general industrial and powder coatings.

“We’re excited to introduce a new dimension of chroma for fine fraction effect pigments with Lumina HD,” said André Bendo, Business Development Manager, Pigments for Coatings, Sun Chemical. “These new pigments once again show Sun Chemical’s continuous engagement in research and development to enable our customers the creation of best-in-class coatings solutions.”

The first two pigments in the Lumina HD family are Lumina HD Blue and Lumina HD Russet. Both deliver the highest performance properties including exceptional chroma, enhanced distinctness of image and subtle sparkle. Lumina HD pigments provide designers new latitude to create unique shades in the red to maroon and blue color areas.
more at: https://www.sunchemical.com/lumina-effect-pigments/

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