Optical properties of white printing inks

Abstract

The behaviour of light in white prints is dominated by the presence of titanium dioxide pigment, which is responsible for opacity. The pigment also strongly influences gloss and is responsible for the whiteness of prints.

Citation

Blakey, R.R. (1980), "Optical properties of white printing inks", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 9 No. 9, pp. 14-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb041624