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Reversible Thermochromic Pigments

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Product Overview

 

ChromaZone® free-flowing powders and aqueous slurries are microencapsulated thermochromic pigments that change colour when heated. They are based on a combination of colour formers (leuco dyes), colour developers and melt materials. ChromaZone® products change from coloured in their cold state, to colourless when heated above the activation temperature - with colour returning once the material has cooled to below the activation temperature.

These materials can be used in a variety of applications such as security and brand protection, novelty promotional products and toys. They are suitable for aqueous, non-aqueous and radiation cured formulations (some exceptions withstanding on solvent choice however). Standard activation temperatures are 15°C (fridge temperature), 31°C (body temperature) and 47°C. These are available in a variety of colours. TMC are also able to customize products to customer requests.

 

Brochures & Technical Literature

ChromaZone® Brochure

An overview of the products available on the ChromaZone® reversible thermochromic pigment product range, including their features and how to use them.

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Product Features
  • Available in a range of activation temperatures between -20°C and +70°C, in a variety of colours
  • Changes from coloured to colourless on heating
  • Lightfastness 1-3 (Blue Wool Scale)
  • Particle Size < 7 µm
  • Bisphenol-A free
  • Available as either aqueous dispersions or free-flowing powders. Suitable for aqueous, non-aqueous and UV curing formulations
Product Benefits
  • High colour strength possible
  • Products can be combined to give unique mutli-temperature effects
  • Good lightfastness under visible light
  • Colour changes over a relatively narrow temperature range
Typical Applications
  • Security and brand protection
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Product labelling and temperature indication
  • Interactive packaging and promotional materials
  • Thermochromic masterbatch