Also known as "chameleon" or optical variable pigment — printed or coated surfaces reveal two distinct colors as the viewing angle changes (e.g. red–green, gold–silver). The shift is strong, the color difference is large, and it cannot be copied by scanners, copiers or any other ink. Trusted worldwide for banknote and security printing.
Optically variable pigment is a layered thin-film interference pigment. Under white light it shows one color when viewed face-on and a completely different color when viewed at an angle — a strong, unmistakable effect that needs no device to verify.
| Product Name | Optically Variable Pigment (Chameleon / OVP) |
|---|---|
| Effect | Angle-dependent two-color shift (e.g. red–green, gold–silver) |
| Particle Size | 5–37 μm (TA / M) · 60–80 μm (T / TS) · 200–300 μm (Yunjin) |
| Composition | Multi-layer interference flake, solvent- and heat-resistant |
| Heavy Metal | < 1 ppm (food-grade dust-free workshop) |
| Applications | Security printing, packaging, inks, coatings, cosmetics |
| Packaging | Sample jars, 1 kg bags, 25 kg drums (custom available) |
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Four families cover cosmetic, security, decorative and magnetic 3D effects across a full particle-size range.
Small particle 5-37 μm. High-luster angle-shift for eyeshadow, lipstick and nail polish. Supplied to L'Oréal and Intercos.
Semi / full transparent 60-80 μm. Crisp two-color flip for security printing and high-end packaging.
Bold 200-300 μm particles for pronounced flip in automotive, ceramics and decorative coatings.
5-37 μm magnetic optically variable pigment. Aligns under a magnetic field to create 3D dynamic effects.
Real product photos showing top-view and side-view at different angles. Each swatch has two viewing directions — click arrows to toggle. Full range across all five series below.
Small particle size 5–37 μm. High-light effect for cosmetics (eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish).
Medium particle size 60–80 μm. Transparent / clarity effect for coatings and inks.
Medium particle size 60–80 μm. Semi-transparent effect for printing ink and plastics.
Large particle size 200–300 μm. Semi-transparent with dramatic angle-dependent color shift.
Small particle size 5–37 μm. Magnetic-responsive 3D color-shift effect.
Optically variable pigments deliver striking angle-dependent color shifts across automotive coatings, cosmetics, plastics, inks, and more.
High-end chameleon effects for premium car paints. The dramatic color flip from green→blue, purple→gold, or red→teal creates unforgettable visual impact on vehicle bodies and accessories.
Eye shadows, lipsticks, nail polishes, and highlighters with angle-dependent color travel. FDA-compliant grades available for safe use in leave-on and rinse-off formulations.
Sports shoes, phone cases, consumer electronics, and injection-molded parts gain premium chameleon appeal. Reliable dispersion in PP, ABS, PVC, TPU, and other polymer systems.