FDA 21 CFR and Your Pigment Spec — Indirect Food Contact, No Jargon, No Guessing TL;DR — The US FDA does not approve or certify pigments. It publishes conditions of use under 21 CFR. If your pigment sits behind a functional barrier in a coating on paper, metal, or plastic that contacts food, you need … Read more
TL;DR REACH compliance for organic pigments is not a company-wide badge — it is product-by-product. A supplier may have full registration for PB15:3 but nothing for PY83. Knowing which specific CI pigments carry registration, what documents to ask for, and when the cost of registration isn’t justified, separates smooth procurement from customs holds. This guide … Read more
Copper Price Surge and Phthalocyanine Pigment Costs: What PB15:3 and PG7 Buyers Need to Know in 2026 Summary: LME copper prices have surged past $10,400/tonne in mid-2026, with spot prices touching $11,300/tonne by late June — a year-on-year increase exceeding 55%. For buyers of Phthalocyanine Blue (PB15:3, CI 74160) and Phthalocyanine Green (PG7, CI 74260), … Read more
The global pigment paste and printing ink industry continues to evolve as sustainability, digital printing, and advanced functional materials reshape market demand. In 2025, the global market is estimated to reach USD 47.86 billion, representing a stable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% compared with 2020. Looking ahead, technological innovation, environmental regulations, and expanding … Read more
2026 Organic Pigment Price Outlook: What Buyers Need to Know Market Intelligence | HONOR Pigment | February 2026 Procurement and engineering teams face a volatile organic pigment market entering H2 2026. This report dissects announced price adjustments, feedstock cost drivers, category-level shifts, and supplier positioning—with specific CI numbers and CAS references. No speculation, no alarmism. … Read more
220 chemical companies suspended regular reports in May 2026. LANXESS raised prices 20%. Toyo Ink, Sun Chemical, and hubergroup followed. This is not a single-company adjustment. It is the entire organic pigment supply chain repricing to higher input costs. Here is what changed, why, and four things procurement teams should do right now. What Changed: … Read more
2026 Organic Pigment Price Outlook: What Buyers Need to Know Market Intelligence | HONOR Pigment | February 2026 Procurement and engineering teams face a volatile organic pigment market entering H2 2026. This report dissects announced price adjustments, feedstock cost drivers, category-level shifts, and supplier positioning—with specific CI numbers and CAS references. No speculation, no alarmism. … Read more
html Why Choosing the Right Organic Pigments for Printing Inks Determines Press Success When you need to select the best pigments for printing inks—whether for water‑based flexo, solvent‑gravure or packaging lamination—the decision reaches far beyond shade cards. You’re really locking in dispersion stability, colour strength, lightfastness, bleed characteristics and heat tolerance. A formulator who understands … Read more
Selecting the right pigment is one of the most critical decisions in formulating an industrial coating. The pigment not only delivers the desired color and hiding power but also directly influences du
Selecting the right pigment is one of the most critical decisions in formulating an industrial coating. The pigment not only delivers the desired color and hiding power but also directly influences du