Industrial Dyes And Pigments – Usage In Several Industries
                     Industrial Dyes And Pigments – Usage In Several 
Industries
Anil Kumar
Writes on functional and active ingredients for personal 
care, home care, hair colour, sun care products, 
pigmentation dryer and dietary supplements including 
Iscotrizinol, also called as Uvasorb Heb / Diethylhexyl 
butamido triazone.
    The dyes and pigments industry is rapidly expanding across the globe. 
The versatility of these colors makes them suitable for a wide plethora 
of applications. The textile and paper industries are among the largest 
consumers of industrial pigments and dyes
    Before we proceed, let’s understand the basic difference between dyes 
and pigments. You can use other mediums like water with dyes since the 
latter is soluble. However, pigments need to be transformed into a 
coarser material. Before applying the same, you need to mix it with a 
dispersing agent.
   Industry-wise applications of dyes and pigments
   The application of dyes and pigments is largely varied. While dyes are 
necessary for the paper and textile industries, pigments are necessary 
for applications like plastics, cosmetics, inks, and coloring paints. The 
usage of dyes and pigments by several industries is summarized below.
    Textile
    With the fashion industry evolving, the need for dyes and 
pigments in the textile sector is strongly visible. Dyes are 
necessary for this sector to meet the needs of the growing 
segment. For instance, disperse dyes are required in polyester 
clothes. During the summer months, the demand for cotton 
clothes significantly increases. This results in an increment in the 
demand for reactive, direct, and vat dyes.
    Construction
    In the construction industry, dyes and pigments are used in different 
types of building materials. Think of pipes and panels, roof tiles, floor 
tiles, and concrete masonry. Then there are pavers, precast walls, and 
bridges. All these building components need specific types of dyes and 
pigments. The use of inorganic pigments in construction or building 
materials provides more stability against heat. It also secures the 
building against chemicals, light, and adverse weather conditions. 
Therefore, apart from the visual appeal, dyes pigments are necessary to 
maintain the material integrity of these products. 
   Coatings and paints
    When it comes to industrial paints and coatings, pigments are used 
extensively to enhance visual appeal and aesthetics. Different paint 
manufacturers also use dyes and pigments for the purpose. Using 
pigments, you can enhance the looks, tone, brightness, durability 
protection, and opacity of the products. Coming to architectural 
coatings, pigments also find extensive use in primers, stains, paints, coat 
applications, and lacquers. Besides, they find a lot of use in marine 
applications, coil, powder, and automotive industries.
    Packaging industry
    The packaging industry is reliant on dyes and pigments to a significant 
extent. Printing inks have the largest share in this category. Besides, the 
packaging industry is rapidly growing, thanks to the development of the 
eCommerce sector in different countries. This has fueled the growth in 
demand for printing inks. Besides, the demand for metallic pigments is 
on the rise. These pigments find extensive use in the advertisement and 
graphic industries. Moreover, different sectors use pigments in paints 
and coating formulas. This enhances the resistance of colors to different 
elements. The physical and chemical properties of dyes and pigments 
also make them suitable for the packaging industry.
   Like eCommerce, different other segments are rapidly expanding all over 
the world. With the world digitizing, different sectors are benefiting 
from the powers of online marketing. No wonder, why the printing and 
packing industry is witnessing a consistent demand for dyes and 
pigments. This trend is likely to dominate the demand for pigments in 
the years to come.
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