Embark on an exploration of the colorants industry, a vibrant sector
crucial to adding visual appeal, functionality, and differentiation to
products across various industries. Colorants, comprising dyes and
pigments, are substances used to impart color to materials or products.
They play an essential role in textiles, plastics, paints, inks,
cosmetics, and food, enhancing product aesthetics, consumer appeal, and
usability. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and safety, the
colorants industry adapts to evolving consumer preferences and
regulatory standards, driving forward with eco-friendly solutions and
advanced coloration technologies.
Colorants Testing and Research Services
Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Colorants testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:
Color Strength (Chroma): Measures the intensity of color
crucial for consistency in product batches
Lightfastness: Determines the resistance of colorants to fading when exposed to light
essential for product longevity
Heat Stability: Assesses the colorant's ability to maintain color integrity at high temperatures
important for plastics and textiles
Solubility and Dispersion: Evaluates how well a colorant dissolves or disperses in a medium
affecting the final product's appearance
Migration Resistance: Measures the tendency of colorants to bleed or migrate
critical for packaging and food colorants
Toxicity and Safety Testing: Ensures colorants meet regulatory standards for human and environmental safety
especially in food and cosmetics
Compatibility Testing: Assesses the interaction of colorants with substrates and other ingredients
ensuring desired performance and stability
Type of Colorants Products
Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Colorants finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:
Dyes: Water-soluble colorants used in textiles
paper
and leather
known for their vibrant colors and compatibility with various fibers
Pigments: Insoluble particles used to color paints
plastics
and inks
offering excellent lightfastness and stability
Natural Colorants: Derived from plants
minerals
and animals
used in food
cosmetics
and textiles for eco-friendly coloration
Synthetic Colorants: Chemically formulated for consistency and brightness
used across industries for their versatility and durability
Inorganic Pigments: Such as titanium dioxide
iron oxide
and carbon black
used for their opacity
durability
and UV resistance
Organic Pigments: Known for their bright colors and used in applications requiring high tinting strength and vibrancy
Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Pigments: Offer unique glowing effects
used in safety
art
and promotional materials
Masterbatches: Concentrated mixtures of pigments or dyes in a polymer carrier
used to color plastics during manufacturing
Food Colorants: Edible dyes and pigments used to enhance or restore the appearance of food products
Cosmetic Colorants: Approved dyes and pigments for use in makeup
hair dyes
and skincare products
prioritizing safety and compatibility
Colorants Test Methods and Standards
Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Colorants test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.
ASTM D1209-05(2011): - Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D387 - 00(2017) - Standard Test Method for Color and Strength of Chromatic Pigments with a Mechanical Muller
ASTM D332 - 87(2015) - Standard Test Method for Relative Tinting Strength of White Pigments by Visual Observation
ASTM D305 - 84(2014) - Standard Test Method for Solvent-Extractable Material in Black Pigments
ASTM D283 - 13 - ASTM Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Cuprous Oxide and Copper Pigments
ASTM D281 - 12(2016) - ASTM Standard Test Method for Oil Absorption of Pigments by Spatula Rub-out
ASTM D280 - 01(2012) - Standard Test Methods for Hygroscopic Moisture (and Other Matter Volatile Under the Test Conditions) in Pigments
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