UV colorants for coatings and paints: intense, custom color
UV colorant is the color concentrate mixed into UV-curing coatings or paints. It tints the finish without losing transparency or cure, and makes it possible to create custom colors.
Updated October 2026
What you get with UV colorants
For your production
Color effects without changing systems
Color matching for the customer's collection
Less inventory, since color is made to order
UV colorants: which one to use
| Product | Substrate or use | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing, colorant for Top Coat | UV Top Coat | Translucent color over the metallization |
| Pigments | Paints and lacquers | Solid colors |
| Custom color | Per project | Matched to the customer's sample |
UV colorants: common questions
What is a UV colorant?
It is a color concentrate for UV-curing coatings and paints. It tints the film without compromising the cure.
What is the difference between a dye and a pigment?
A dye dissolves in the coating and gives translucent color. A pigment stays in suspension and gives opaque color and hiding power.
Can I tint the Top Coat?
Yes. Adding UV colorant to the Top Coat creates colored finishes over the metallization.
What ratio of colorant goes into the coating?
It varies by product and the intensity you want. The technical data sheet gives the recommended range.
Does Corquímica make custom colors?
Yes. Send a sample and the lab will match the color, with samples for approval.
Does the colorant affect UV curing?
Very intense colors may require adjusting the lamp or the film thickness. Testing on the part determines the adjustment.
Discuss your project with UV colorants
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