3. Mineral pigments/organic pigments comparison

Table 2 compares the main physico-chemical characteristics of the two pigment families. Mineral pigments have :

better rheology;
greater opacity;
greater heat stability.

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Bibliography

(1) - BROWN (H.E.) - Zinc Oxide – Properties and Applications - IIZRO, New York (1976).
(2) - BENZING (G.) et al - Pigmente und Farbstoffe für die lackindustrie - Expert verlag, Ehningen, Allemagne (1992).
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Regulations

Circular N° 176 du 2/12/1959 relative aux pigments et colorants des matières plastiques et emballages.

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