Abstract: The present invention is related to effect pigments exhibiting a deep black body color as well as a blue interference color, to a process for the production of such pigments as well as to the use thereof, especially in coating compositions.

Abstract: A blended composition containing uncoated Al2O3 flakes having a thickness of ?500 nm and a D50-value of 15-30 ?m and a D90-value of 30-45 ?m, and/or coated Al2O3 flakes having a thickness of ?500 nm and a D50-value of 15-30 ?m and a D90-value of 30-45 ?m, which have been coated with at least one layer of a metal oxide, mixtures of at least two metal oxides, metal, metal sulphide, titanium suboxide, titanium oxynitride, FeO(OH), metal alloys and/or rare earth compounds, and their use in various formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alumina flakes having a defined thickness and particle size distribution and to their use in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations and as substrate for effect pigments. and organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alumina flakes having a defined thickness and particle size distribution and to their use in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations and as substrate for effect pigments. and organic dyes.

Abstract: Alpha-Alumina flakes having a particle thickness of 550-1000 nm, a D50-value of 15-30 ?m, a D90-value of 30-45 ?m and a D10-value of ?9.0 ?m. Use of the alumina flakes in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations. Also, use of the alumina flakes as a substrate for effect pigments and in organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alumina flakes having a defined thickness and particle size distribution and to their use in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations and as substrate for effect pigments. and organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention is related to magnetic pigments comprising a transparent flaky homogeneously composed substrate having two parallel major surfaces and a coating comprising a layered structure composed of a hematite and a magnetite layer, to a process for the production of said pigments as well as to their use.

Abstract: Magnetic pigments containing a transparent flaky homogeneously composed substrate having two parallel major surfaces and a coating containing maghemite, a process for the production of said pigments as well as their use.

Abstract: The present invention is related to brilliant black pigments comprising a flaky aluminum oxide substrate having a coating comprising a layered structure composed of a hematite and a magnetite layer, to a process for the production of said pigments, as well as to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating sol-gel capsules comprising a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active material with an inorganic material, as well as sol-gel capsules produced by a process according to the present invention and formulations comprising such sol-gel capsules.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a filler capable of exhibiting semitransparent foggy effects as in fogged glasses. The present invention provides a filler comprising: a transparent or semitransparent thin platelet-like substrate; a particle layer or coating layer (hereinafter, referred to as a first layer) which is formed on the surface of the thin platelet-like substrate and composed of a hydrous oxide, carbonate, or calcined product thereof, of at least one metal (hereinafter, referred to as a first metal) selected from the group consisting of Mg, Al, and Ca; a coating layer (hereinafter, referred to as a second layer) which coats the thin platelet-like substrate comprising the first layer formed thereon and is composed of an Si hydrous oxide or calcined product thereof; and a coating layer (hereinafter, referred to as a third layer) which coats the second layer and is composed of a Ti hydrous oxide or calcined product thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alumina flakes having a defined thickness and particle size distribution and to their use in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations and as substrate for effect pigments. and organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention is related to magnetic pigments comprising a transparent flaky homogeneously composed substrate having two parallel major surfaces and a coating comprising a layered structure composed of a hematite and a magnetite layer, to a process for the production of said pigments as well as to their use.

Abstract: The present invention is related to brilliant black pigments comprising a flaky aluminum oxide substrate having a coating comprising a layered structure composed of a hematite and a magnetite layer, to a process for the production of said pigments, as well as to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating sol-gel capsules comprising a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active material with an inorganic material, as well as sol-gel capsules produced by a process according to the present invention and formulations comprising such sol-gel capsules.

Abstract: The present invention is related to magnetic pigments comprising a transparent flaky homogeneously composed substrate having two parallel major surfaces and a coating comprising maghemite, to a process for the production of said pigments as well as to their use.

Abstract: An optical element laminate is provided which, while an increase in thickness of a liquid crystal display device is suppressed, improves insufficient rigidity of an optical element and, in addition, which does not degrade display characteristics of the liquid crystal display device. The optical element laminate includes a plate-shaped support member having a first primary surface and a second primary surface and an optical element which is laminated on at least one of the first primary surface and the second primary surface of the support member and, in addition, which has a film shape or a sheet shape. The periphery of the laminated optical element is at least bonded to facing two sides of the support member, the optical element and the support member are placed in close contact with each other, and a thickness t of the support member, a length L of the support member, and a tensile force F of the optical element satisfy the relational expression of 0?F?1.

Abstract: An optical element covering member capable of improving insufficiency in rigidity of the optical element while an increase in thickness of a liquid crystal display device or deterioration of display characteristics of the liquid crystal display device is reduced, a backlight provided with the optical element covering member, and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The optical element covering member includes at least one optical element, a support medium for supporting the at least one optical element, and a covering member for covering the at least one optical element and the support medium. The at least one optical element and the support medium constitute a stack.

Abstract: An optical element covering member capable of improving insufficiency in rigidity of the optical element while an increase in thickness of a liquid crystal display device or deterioration of display characteristics of the liquid crystal display device is reduced, a backlight provided with the optical element covering member, and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The optical element covering member includes at least one optical element, a support medium for supporting the at least one optical element, and a covering member for covering the at least one optical element and the support medium. The at least one optical element and the support medium constitute a stack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to porous magnesia of substantially spherical shape having a silica layer, which may be used as a carrier for deodorants, antibacterials, catalysts, slow action agents (the adsorbent having the possibility of decreasing the effect of the co-administered medicines or fertilizer and plastic additives, and body pigments.