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Brilliant black glass/pearl pigments that bring out unprecedented design Black Diamond®
Black Diamond® is a new type of black pearl pigment that combines mica and glass as base materials with a unique surface treatment to achieve both jet black color and high brightness, enabling the expression of unprecedented designs.
What is Black Diamond®?
Black Diamond® is a new type of black pearl pigment that combines mica and glass as base materials with a unique surface treatment to achieve both jet black color and high brightness, enabling the expression of unprecedented designs.
Product group:
Pearl effect pigments
■ image of application
✓Cosmetic containers
Highly decorative even
when mixed into resin
✓Automotive coatings
Actual cases of adoption in Asia
✓Other
Electronic equipment
housings, toys, home
appliances, etc.
The Power of Black Diamond®
The keywords for Black Diamond are “blackness” and “brilliance.”
By expressing both at the same time, it is possible to achieve unprecedented design. It is also possible to create a unique three-dimensionality and luxurious colors.
◆Features:
1. Expresses both blackness and brilliance at the same time
2. Gives depth and a sense of luxury to painted and molded products
3. Unlike general pearl pigments, does not cause white blurring in highlights and shadows
4. Weather resistance suitable for use in automotive exteriors
5. Can also be used with colored pigments
*Painted with paint containing Black
DiamondPainted sample
*Painted with paint containing
Black Diamond
Painted sample
Product Grades
| Grade | Spec | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Base material | Average particle size | |
| Black Diamond M010-1 | Black | mica | 10μm |
| Black Diamond M010-2 | Black | mica | 10μm |
| Black Diamond G014H | Black | glass | 15μm |
| Black Diamond G020L | Black | glass | 20μm |
| Black Diamond G030H | Black | glass | 30μm |
| SCALES COLOR M020-B | Black-Blue | mica | 20μm |
| SCALES COLOR M020-G | Black-Green | mica | 20μm |
| SCALES COLOR M020-R | Black-Red | mica | 20μm |
| SCALES COLOR M020-Y | Black-Yellow | mica | 20μm |
Comparison by grade
① Difference in base material (mica base vs. glass base)
⇒ No white blurring when using white pearl, enabling a luxurious finish
Mica based
・Silky design with no graininess
・Blue to black luster
・Recommended for automotive interiors and interior design
[Left image] Mica Space paint sample
[Right image] Enlarged view of Mica Space painted surface
Glass based
・High-brightness design with a sense of texture
・Luxurious bluish luster
[Left image] Mica Space paint sample
[Right image] Enlarged view of Mica Space painted surface
②M010-1 VS M010-2
⇒ Black Diamond consists of three layers: (1) base material, (2) Tirack D layer, and (3) surface treatment tank. By modifying layer (2), different colors can be expressed.
【Left】Base Coat (Carbon black)
【Center】Black Diamond (or Ref.)
【Right】Clear Layer
【Bottom】Matted clear× Black Diamond
✓ M010-1 and M010-2 have the same particle size and base material.
✓ M010-1 has a blue tint, while M010-2 is neutral.
✓ Combining Black Diamond G014H and Silica creates a matte finish (see image below).
Inventory Registration Status
| Country | M010-1 | M010-2 | G020L | G014H | G070H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METI | Japan | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| EINECS | EU | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| REACH | EU | × | × | × | × | × |
| TSCA | USA | LVE（10ton/Y as TialaclD layer） | ||||
| IECSC | China | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| ECL | Korea | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| ECN | Taiwan | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| AICS | Australia | × | × | × | × | × |
| PICCS | Philippines | × | × | × | × | × |
Sample Images
Black Diamond G014H
Black Diamond M010-1
SCALES COLOR M020-B
SCALES COLOR M020-R
SCALES COLOR M020-Y