※GLASSFLAKE ®, METASHINE ® and LUMIGLAN® are the registered trademarks of Nippon Sheet Glass Co.,Ltd.

METASHINE®

Structure and Principle

The artificial pearl luster is usually achieved with pigments with multi-reflecting layers; natural minerals as mica covered with oxidized titanium. Having glass core, METASHINE® has attained the distinguishing glossiness and transparency. Different covering materials result in different colour expressions.

※Click here to see the METASHINE catalogue.
※Click here to see major applications.

Features

• Vivid and vibrant color expressions
  - Enabled by the transparency of core glasses.
• High glossiness
  - Enabled by the smooth surface of core glasses.
• Defined granular form
  - Enabled by reduced diffused reflections on the surface of the glasses.。
• Multi-dimensional luster
  - Enabled by the varied shapes of the glass particles
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• Chemical stability and poison free
  - Consists of inorganic minerals.

Examples of use

METASHINE®- Series and applications

Titanium-coat series

In this series, titanium dioxide is deposited on the flake glasses.
It is distinguished by its clear and brilliant luster when reflecting the coherent light. The varied thickness of the covering titanium dioxide results in the five colour variations. LUMIGLAN® series is more applicable to the paints and inks, for its particle size.
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Iron oxide coat series

In this series, Iron Oxide (Titanium Dioxide, for some colours) is deposited on the flake glasses.
It vividly covers the colour range between yellow and red, signature of iron oxide. The varied thickness of the covering Iron Oxide results in the four colour variations. Additionally, deoxidized iron cover, “Black type” is available.
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Silver coat series

In this series, genuine silver is deposited on the flake glasses.
The vivid luster is attained because of the high reflection rate of genuine gold.
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Genuine gold coat series

In this series, genuine gold is deposited on the flake glasses.
The gorgeous luster is accomplished by the genuine gold.
※This series is made to orders.Please contact us from here for more details.

Titanium dioxide + genuine gold coat series

In this series, the mixture of titanium dioxide and genuine gold is deposited on the flake glasses.
The coating technology of Nihon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd, enables colouring only with inorganic materials. Having as much luster and transparency as other series, yet this series has attained shinier colour development.

• Pastel Series
  Glittery pigment with pale colour and transparency, enabled by inserting thin translucent metallic

　　layer beneath the titanium oxide layer.
　

• Vivid Series
  Glittery pigment with vivid colour and high luster, enabled by covering the titanium oxide layer with

　　gold colloid.

Application to cosmetics

METASHINE®, with bright luster and transparency, star in cosmetic items.

Examples of usage

• Point makeup
• Eye shadow, eye liners, mascara, lipsticks, lip glosses, nail enamels, cheek rouges, etc.
• Foundation makeup

Features

1. Particle-ish luster
   - Each particle shines.
2. Transparency
   - No shadowing over other materials.
3. Chemical stability and poison-free
   - Made from inorganic natural minerals.
4. Safety
   - Cosmetic application of silver requires special attension.
    Please contact us for more details.

※Processing surface (on request)
Intensive safety management is done for METASHINE® for cosmetic purposes. Optional processing of surface is available or those customers who wish further safety considerations. 
Please contact us for more details.

Application to inks and paints

Mixing METASHINE® with inks and paints realizes the unique shiny design.

Examples of usage: Paints

Can be mixed with any types of paints -solutions, water base, powder, etc.- to paint items such as plastic, metals and even for the purpose of electrical conduction.

• Bicycles, motorbikes
• Home electric appliances- mobile phones, personal computers, televisions, etc.
• Cans- for beverages, aerosol, etc.
• Sports - golf balls, shoes, etc.
   

Examples of usage: Inks

Can be mixed with any type of inks- solutions, water-base, UV curving etc. - for diverse printing methods as silkscreen, photogravure, flexor, letterpress, etc.

• Silkscreen printing on labels, membrane switches, dummy cans, papers, etc.
• Photogravure printing on labels, shrink films, etc.
• Other printing
• High-quality coloured and textured paper
• Art materials or inks for writing
   

Features

1. Particle-ish luster
   - Each particle brightens paints and inks.
2. Transparency
   - No shadowing over, vivid expression of base colours.
3. Multipurposes
   -Can be mixed with many kinds of paints and inks.
4. Processing of surface
   - Specific processing of surface- weatherproof, waterproof, dispersibility, etc. are available on request.
5. Chemical stability and poison-free
   - Made from inorganic natural minerals.

Application to plastics

METASHINE® can be mixed with plastic compounds.
With high transparency and luster, METASHINE® applied and favoured in diverse molded resin items.

Examples of usage

• Injection molding- televisions, mobile phones, pachinko machines, stationeries, packaging, etc.
• Blow molding- plastic bottles, cosmetic bottles, etc.
• Press molding- unit baths, kitchen units, etc.
   

Features

1. Particle-ish luster
   - Each particle significantly shines.
2. Transparency
   - No shadowing over base colours.
3. Chemical stability and poison-free
   - Made from inorganic natural minerals.
4. Concealing weld marks and flow marks
   - For base materials’ transparency and dispersibility.
    

※The effect is especially efficient in the shade parts.
※Click here to find out more about concealing weld lines.

GLASFLAKE®

GLASFLAKE® are the flake states of glass- on average, 2～5μm in thickness, 10～4000μm diameter of particles- exclusively developed, manufactured and distributed by Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd, as the only made-in-Japan flake glasses.
There are two types of glasses used in GLASFLAKE®- C Glass and E glass. C glass contains alkaline and shows high acid resistance. E glass hardly contains alkaline, therefore, is stable in resins and has no electric conductivity.
GLASFLAKE® mostly serves for industrial purposes. Flakes made of C glasses are used in paint and lining as an anticorrosion material. Flakes made of E glasses are used in thermoplastic-resin-made- precision parts, preventing warps and improving dimensional accuracy. 

Thermoplastic-resin (GLASFLAKE® for anti-warping and accuracy improvement)

Processed products

GLASFLAKES® for anti-warping and accuracy improvement can be applied for diverse purposes.  Please contact us for more details.

FLA-KA (Granule GLASFLAKE®)

FLA-KA, granule proceeded GLASFLAKES®, enhances adherence to resin and prevents dispersion.

GLASFLAKE® for anticorrosion lining

GLASFLAKE® for anticorrosion lining is flake shaped, made of C glass (containing alkaline), hence, has excellent acid resistance. Also, through forming a flake layer, it prolongs the lives of paints and lining layers, prevents cracks, and improves chemical resistance.

Features

• Customization
  - Thickness, diameter, and surface processing can be customized depending on the purposes and application conditions.
• Enhancing coat-forming
  - By surface proceeding with silane coupling agents.
• Applicable to tiny parts
  - RCF-2300, with 2μm in thickness, relieves the thick coating
  (in contrast to normal ones with  5μm in thickness)
• Improved gas transparency
  - By mixing with resin and rubber.

Example of usage

• Anticorrosion
  - Protection from paints, petrochemistry, pharmaceutical, detergent, chlorine, soda, pulp and paper, etc
• Marine/offshore constructions
  - Bridges, piers and water gate.
• Seawater pipes
  - Lining inside pipe to cool down seawater.
• Oil tanks
  - Base lining, parts lining (welding, rivet, etc.)
• Pollution prevention
  - Dispose of effluent gas, liquid, dust, water, etc.
• Plated metal
  - Plating tanks, acid pickling tanks
• Boiler feeding tanks
  - Lining inside tanks.
• Transportation
  - Tank lorries, containers, tanks for ships
• Food proceeding
  - Fermentation tanks, storage tank, floor lining
• Fishery and livestock
  - Fish tanks, storage shed, silo