Product Code: EMS150
Pigment Size (microns): 10-80
Silver Halo is a silver pearl pigment with a 10-80 micron particle size and a bold, highly reflective finish. Made from natural Indian mica with a metal oxide coating, it is manufactured in Bangalore, India as part of EMS's Silver Series range for bulk B2B use in automotive coatings, cosmetics, plastics, printing inks, and decorative paints.
Alternative evaluation · Silver sparkle effect pigment
EMS150 Silver Halo is an Indian-made, natural-mica silver effect pigment for formulators screening a local alternative to SUMICOS Silver Sparkle 43149. Its nominal 10–80 µm particle size is designed for a bolder, more reflective sparkle than a fine satin grade.
| Screening point | SUMICOS 43149 reference | EMS150 candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Visual effect | Silver-white sparkle | Bold, highly reflective silver sparkle |
| Effect substrate | Natural mica with titanium dioxide | Natural Indian mica with a metal oxide coating |
| Particle size | Published range: 10–100 µm | Nominal range: 10–80 µm |
| Customer-spec checkpoint | D50 and percentage within 10–80 µm may be specified | Confirm the current EMS150 particle-size distribution against the customer's required limits |
| Before approval | Compare drawdowns and the customer-approved visual standard. Confirm current TDS, CoA, D10/D50/D90, composition, pH, loss on drying, heavy metals, microbiology and formulation compatibility. | |
Particle size helps narrow the search, but sparkle intensity and final appearance also depend on platelet shape, coating, orientation and the formulation itself. A controlled side-by-side trial is essential.
Reference checked against Sudarshan's published technical range for SUMICOS Silver Sparkle 43149. Product data can change, so qualify against the latest supplier documents and customer specification.
SUMICOS and the cited product name are trademarks of their respective owner. Esoteric Mineral Solutions is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sudarshan Chemical Industries. “Alternative” means a candidate for technical evaluation, not automatic equivalence, interchangeability or customer approval.
