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Asia Pacific Coating Show 2010<br />

Pigments and fillers<br />

Classification and definition according to ISO 3262-1<br />

Pigment<br />

Dye<br />

Filler<br />

A pigment is a substance consisting of particles which is<br />

practically insoluble in the application medium and is<br />

used as a colorant or by virtue of its corrosion-inhibiting<br />

or magnetic properties.<br />

A dye is a colorant that is soluble in the application<br />

medium.<br />

A filler is a substance consisting of particles which is<br />

practically insoluble in the application medium and is<br />

used to increase volume or to improve technical<br />

properties and/or to influence optical properties.<br />

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This document contains some proprietary information which shall not be<br />

used and disclosed without <strong>Omya</strong> International AG express written authorization.<br />

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