The unique and definitive classification system for dyes and pigments used globally by manufacturers, researchers and users of dyes and pigments. Listing both the essential colorant and registered commercial names.
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The Colour Index™ describes the essential colorant of a dye or pigment by application class and chemical class. Assigning a relevant CIGN and CICN allows identification by a world recognised system.
Read more...Covering such a wide range of industries use this section to find the definition of a dye and pigment and what makes them different as well as other industries use of colour explained.
Read more...Colour Index™ is organised and run by two technical boards, one responsible for the Dyes, the other responsible for Pigments & Solvent Dyes. These are committees of professional people from the industry they serve.
Read more...The SDC and AATCC work with other organizations on the content and use of the Colour Index such as ETAD, CDIA to name a few. This section gives details of those organizations.
Read more...Access to the Colour Index™ database is based on an annual subscription.
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