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Functionality Plus Pure Emotion
At the European Coatings Show (ECS), 4 to 6 April, 2017, in Nuremberg,
ECKART presents a "Gallery of Brilliance“ in Hall 4 A, booth 314 A.
Hartenstein, 24.03.2017 – ECKART presents a "Gallery of Brilliance" to the
visitors of the European Coatings Show 2017 (ECS). With innovative products
and applications combining functionality with pure emotion, the pigment
producer shows its creative side in ”The Art of Effect Pigments“: fine silver
pigments, lustrous chrome-like effects of awesome brilliance and a highly
chromatic ruby red shade. Printing inks and pastes which are suited to food
packaging are another focus of ECKART's ECS presentation in Hall 4 A,
booth 314 A.
The new silver dollars: top in brilliance, metallic effects and opacity
A unique combination of brilliance, metallic effects and opacity are the
characteristics of the new SILVERSHINE 400 series. This was achieved by the
advancement of the silver dollar technology: novel grinding processes, a very
narrow particle size distribution plus the careful selection of high-quality
aluminum grit produce highly brilliant silver colors and an excellent flop
behavior, ranging from smooth and structureless effects to classy sparkle.
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The fact that the fine and medium-fine silver dollar pigments are almost free of
scattering properties contributes to SILVERSHINE 400’s compelling optical
properties. Even when tinted with organic pigments, their metallic character
Susanne Scheler
phone +49 9152 77 40 20
fax +49 9152 77 11 40 20
[email protected]
www.eckart.net
remains.
ECKART GmbH
Suitable applications for the solvent based SILVERSHINE 400 series are highend coatings and premium-quality ink systems, e.g. for vehicles, consumer
electronics, and household appliances, but also for the graphic arts industry.
Guentersthal 4
91235 Hartenstein
Germany
phone +49 9125 77-0
fax +49 9125 77-7008
[email protected]
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Outstanding chemical and gassing stability in aqueous systems are the most
striking properties of the complementary STAPA® IL HYDROLAN® S
waterborne product versions.
There’s only one name for colored sparkle: EDELSTEIN
For centuries, jewels have been treasured because of their sparkle and their
lasting beauty. ECKART gave these properties to a new series of pearlescent
pigments, based on premium layered silicate. Like its role model from nature,
the portfolio impresses with incomparable color intensity. Added to that are
high color saturation and exceptional durability. The first product in this series
is EDELSTEIN Ruby Red.
Glossy chrome effect: METALURE® Quantum
PVD pigments on a completely new level: METALURE® Quantum exhibits
much stronger gloss than comparable products. Numerous improvements
regarding the technical properties are associated with this, such as, for
example, reduced sieve residue, optimized particle distribution, and improved
adhesion properties. Applications range from consumer electronics, car
interiors and wheel rims to decorative purposes. METALURE® Quantum is the
first choice wherever a glossy chrome effect is desired. It is also ideally suited
for mirror effects for printing applications.
Stable beauty: HYDROSHINE with two new members
The elegant HYDROSHINE family has two new members. One –
HYDROSHINE WS-6001 – provides the darkest shade within this unique
series of effect pigments. The other – HYDROSHINE WS-4140 – combines a
slightly brighter nuance with highest brilliance. Both products have optimum
gassing and chemical resistance.
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ECKART’s HYDROSHINE products, developed for water based systems, are
known for their high-brilliance chrome effects. They are based on high-quality
PVD aluminum pigments, enclosed in a transparent capsule of silicon dioxide
(SiO2). This makes HYDROSHINE particularly stable, without using heavy
metal. With their high resistance to chemical influences, gases, and hydrolysis,
the pigments have excellent intercoat adhesion. Moreover, they are extremely
shear-resistant.
Whether consumer electronics, plastics, auto parts or decorative objects –
thanks to HYDROSHINE, frequently used surfaces remain like new for a long.
Improved performance and effects for powder coatings
AT the ECS, ECKART introduces several new pigment series for effective
powder coatings. These include STAY/STEEL® LN 25. These stainless steel
flakes with low nickel content produce surfaces with a metallic look on buildings
or industrial plants and are ideally suited to applications where stability against
alkaline chemicals is required. Further properties are high abrasion resistance,
easy processability, and excellent opacity.
SYMIC PCE A001 is a new member of the SYMIC PCE family – pearlescent
pigments with high weather resistance. It produces an even, neutral silver
shade. The pigments’ high efficiency allows low dosage, reducing costs as a
result. SYMIC PCE A001 can be employed in interior and exterior applications.
STANDART® PCS is a family of high-performance aluminum pigments, which
are encapsulated in the special sol-gel process with a compact silicon dioxide
layer. The new product in this series, PCS 600, is a luminous and extremely
white silver dollar with unique hiding power. It creates smooth, even surfaces
with high abrasion, chemical, and weathering resistance. STANDART® PCS
600 can be used for furniture, household appliances and exterior applications.
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STANDART®
PCBF 3500 is designed for paint manufacturers who either do
not have bonding technologies or have little experience with them – hence the
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affix PCBF, which stands for Powder Coating Bonding Free. The non-leafing
aluminum pigments are double-coated in a patent-protected process. The first
layer of the particles consists of anorganic sol-gel silicate, the second of
thermally hardened binder molecules. This creates metallic effects, which were
until now not possible with powder coatings. Thanks to their high recovery
stability, the application properties of the coatings that contain a PCBF pigment
and that were produced by the Dry-Blend method are comparable with bonded
powder coatings.
eConduct replaces pure silver
ECKART’s new range of eConduct pigments offers perfect price-performance
ratio when it comes to electrical conductivity. The pigments are much more
cost-effective than pure silver, while providing stable performance and steady
quality at the same time. eConduct pigments contain a silver-coated core
made of aluminum grit or copper flakes. Suited to adhesives, sealants, and
plastics, they can be employed in printed electronics and in coatings for
electronic shielding among other things.
STAPA® 15 ZnMg 26 – Protection for steel and aluminum
STAPA® 15 ZnMg 26 is a plate-shaped corrosion protection pigment based on
a novel alloy. The product is ideally suited for the cathodic corrosion protection
on steel and aluminum surfaces.
Innovative products for food packaging: FPG (Food Packaging Grade)
Printing inks for food packaging have to meet stringent requirements.
ECKART’s corresponding portfolio is mineral oil-free and provides pastes and
printing inks for all printing processes. These products are suitable for the
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Requirements, and other industry standards, e.g. the Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP) of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA). All foodgrade products carry the affix FPG (Food Packaging Grade) added to their
product name. The printing inks are manufactured in separate production
facilities. This excludes a cross contamination with any other products. Thanks
to their optical properties, the FPG products make an unrivalled range of
esthetic effects in food and beverage packaging possible.
LUXAN K – transparency and pure colors
Unique color saturation and color purity as well as intensive luster are the
optical properties of our new pearlescent pigment family for plastics, LUXAN K.
In addition, the pigments are characterized by exceptional transparency, which
makes them particularly suited to applications in transparent plastics and
resins. Even at low doses, the glass-based LUXAN K pigments produce a
fascinating sparkle, which upgrades cosmetic packaging for example.
Moreover, due to their low migration properties, they can also be used for food
packaging. Finally, LUXAN K adds brilliance to car interior, toys, household
appliances and furnishings.
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Picture Library
SILVERSHINE 400: brillant silver and
excellent flop
EDELSTEIN: incomparable color
intensity and saturation
METALURE® Quantum: PVD
pigments on a new level
HYDROSHINE: highly brilliant chrome
effects
SYMIC PCE A001: even silver shade
for powder coatings, high weather
resistance
STANDART® PCS 600: whitish
silverdollar for powder coatings,
strong hiding power
STANDART® PCBF 3500: Powder
Coating Bonding Free
eConduct: electrical conductivity at
attractive price-performance ratio
Food Packaging Grade: inks and
pastes for food packaging (nonDFC)
LUXAN K – transparency and pure
colors for plastics
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About ECKART
The ECKART Group is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of metallic effect and
pearlescent pigments and metallic printing inks.
The group of companies with today globally around 1,750 employees develops, produces
and distributes metallic effect and pearlescent pigments in powder, paste and pellet form
and also in concentrates, dispersions and print inks. ECKART products are used in printing,
coatings, plastics and lightweight concrete industries, as well as in cosmetics and personal
care products. ECKART is represented in more than 70 countries as of the present day.
The company is a member of ALTANA AG. ALTANA develops and produces high quality,
innovative products in the sector of specialty chemicals. Please find more information on the
company and its products on our website: www.eckart.net
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