Chemistry of Pigments & Dyes
3 articles
Organic vs. Inorganic Pigments: The Chemistry of Color Guide
Organic pigments are carbon-based compounds featuring complex conjugated chemical rings that provide high tinting strength, vivid…
The History of Synthetic Dyes: From Coal Tar to Modern Textiles
The transition from extraction-based natural dyes to coal tar synthetic colorants solved the chronic industrial problem…
Materials Science: The Chemistry of Pigment and Dye
This guide outlines the chemical rules that govern how pigments and dyes react, hold their color,…