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.
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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.
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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.
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The SDC and AATCC work with other organisations on the content and use of the Colour Index such as ETAD, CDIA to name a few. This section gives details of those organisations.
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