FLYPEARL PL-MT

At a glance

Code

PL-MT

Effect

Bronze, copper, russet

Structure

Mica, iron oxide

Particle size

10–60 µm

About FLYPEARL

FLYPEARL pigments are transparent platelets coated with metal oxides. Light reflected from the layers gives pearl lustre and colour travel; particle size decides between silky satin and strong sparkle.

How to use

Incorporation

Stir in at low shear at the end of the process; never bead-mill

Dosage

Inks 10–25 %; coatings 1–5 %; plastics 0.5–2 %

Inks

Match particle size to the anilox or gravure cell; fine grades for flexo and gravure, coarse grades for screen

Binders

Transparent, low-colour binders give the strongest effect

Storage, packing and supply

Suppliers are asked to demonstrate responsible mica sourcing, for example membership of the Responsible Mica Initiative.

Safety data per grade from the manufacturer, re-issued under the Flychem name.