Short Description:

Pigments are a class of fine, colored powders that are insoluble in water, oil, resins, and other media; they achieve their coloring effect by being uniformly dispersed within a system. They are divided into two major categories: inorganic pigments and organic pigments. The key difference between pigments and dyes is that dyes are soluble, whereas pigments are dispersed in particle form, offering better resistance to migration and weathering. They are widely used in industries such as coatings, inks, plastics, rubber, papermaking, and building materials, where they serve functional purposes such as coloring, opacity, decoration, as well as providing resistance to aging and rust.