Effect pigments (pearl pigments)

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I am sincerely grateful for your exceptional support. I would like to inform you that we are planning a webinar on the theme of "Fundamentals of Pearl Pigments" on May 29th (Monday). This webinar will cover a wide range of topics, from the principles of color development of pearl pigments to various product lineups, which have been frequently requested by our customers every year. We welcome participants from all fields, including coatings, inks, and plastics, whether they are new employees or those who wish to learn more about pearl pigments. We look forward to your participation. ■ Date and Time: May 29, 2023 (Monday) 15:00 - 16:00 ■ Format: Microsoft Teams ■ How to Participate: Please register using the link below. After completing your registration, we will send you the Teams meeting link. https://forms.office.com/e/6R3EuvmMDW ■ Organized by: Merck Performance Materials LLC We look forward to your participation.

We would like to inform you about the joint online seminar scheduled for November, featuring three companies. In this seminar, we will introduce the basics of pearl pigments from Merck Performance Materials LLC, present the "CM-M6" spectrophotometer equipped with one-directional lighting and six-directional receiving optics from Konica Minolta Japan Co., Ltd., and propose color designs using pearl pigments based on current trends from Yamamoto Tsusan Co., Ltd. ■ Date and Time: November 2, 2022 (Wednesday) 13:00 - 15:55 ■ Schedule: Lecture 1: Understanding Pearl Pigments Kazuhisa Higashi, Merck Performance Materials LLC Lecture 2: Enjoying Colors and Expanding Possibilities Mami Hashimoto, Yamamoto Tsusan Co., Ltd. Lecture 3: Color Measurement of Coating Boards Containing Pearl Pigments Takashi Komatsu, Konica Minolta Japan Co., Ltd. ■ Method of Holding: Microsoft Teams ■ How to Participate: Please register using the link below. After registration is complete, we will send you the Teams meeting link.

Merck Performance Materials LLC will be exhibiting at TOKYO PACK 2022 - Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition 2022, scheduled for October. ◆◇ Highlights of the Exhibition ◆◇ Reset Future = Rebirth of the Future = - Proposals for pearl designs in resins considering the environment and recycling - Introduction of pearl pigments compliant with food packaging regulations - Introduction of laser marking materials - Presentation of the latest pearl color trends As a leading supplier of "pearl pigments" that add color and functionality to various products, we provide luminescent materials and functional materials. This exhibition will showcase products focused on packaging applications. ◆◇ Exhibition Categories ◆◇ Plastic films and containers Plastic molded products Inks, pigments, and coating agents Environmentally friendly packaging and containers Design ◆◇ Inquiry Contact for the Exhibition ◆◇ https://www.tokyo-pack.jp/appointment/index.php?id=1149

We would like to inform you about the Merck Web Seminar scheduled for February. This time, we will focus on Meoxal, an aluminum-based pigment characterized by high brightness and high chroma. Meoxal product introduction web page: https://www.merckgroup.com/jp-ja/brands/pm/meoxal.html ■ Title: Meoxal Travel Book (Introduction of Meoxal series products and styling examples) ■ Overview: Merck's aluminum-based pigment Meoxal not only features high brightness and high chroma but also has the advantage of being easy to handle in water-based paint systems. We will introduce 26 types of styling using photos and videos. ■ Date and Time: February 22, 2022 (Tuesday) from 15:00 to 15:45 (including Q&A) ■ Format: Microsoft Teams ■ How to Participate: Please register using the link below. After completing your registration, we will send you the Teams meeting link.