Clariant launches ecological pigment range
08/04/2013
Neosan Lucido pigments offer similar application behaviour to finishing dyes; leathers display a consistent, equalised surface finish without the covering effect of pigments and without highlighting defects, according to the company.
The pigments are available in a wide range of colours, including brown tones, and have high colour strength. As pure aqueous dispersions, Neosan Lucido contain no NMP, NEP or Phthalates. They require as little as 10–25 g/l, depending on the chosen shade, to achieve colour intensity.
The range can be used in both anionic and cationic finishing processes and is suitable for staining coats, polishing coats, base coats, top coats and effect applications. The pigments can be used to add a nuance to shoes and bags, or in a top coat in combination with a base pigment to achieve brilliancy for automotive and furniture leathers.
Ralph Schneider, head of product management finishing at Clariant, said: “Neosan Lucido generates the look you get from a finishing aniline dye with the performance level of a pigment; an achievement inspired by an initial market request for low VOC aniline type vivid colorants. Finishing systems tinted with Neosan Lucido result in highly fashionable leather articles with great sales appeal.
"We are proud to have created a truly unique, more ecological and versatile pigment range, which is a further step into a more sustainable world of leather finishing.”
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