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Irreversible Thermochromic Pigments

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Product Overview

 

Kromagen® aqueous concentrates and inks are microencapsulated thermochromic pigments which develop colour when heated above a given activation temperature.

These materials can be used in a variety of applications from security and brand protection to novelty promotional products and are suitable for aqueous applications. Kromagen® pigments are available in a variety of colours and can be supplied as ready-formulated water-based screen and flexographic inks. TMC are also able to customize products to customer requests.

 

Brochures & Technical Literature

Kromagen Irreversible Thermochromics Brochure

An overview of the Kromagen irreversible thermochromic pigments range.

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Product Features
  • Available in a range of activation temperatures between 60°C and 170°C, in a variety of colours
  • Changes from colourless to coloured above the activation temperature. Irreversible colour change
  • Lightfastness 1-3 (Blue Wool Scale)
  • Particle Size < 16 µm
  • Bisphenol-A free
  • Available as an aqueous dispersion or a custom solvent or UV system upon request. Finished ink systems are also available
Product Benefits
  • High colour strength possible
  • Products can be combined to give unique multi-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