Effect Pigment Alternatives to Iriodin®, Phoenix® and Magnapearl® High Performance Pearlescent Pigments from Chemikos

Chemikos GmbH is a distributor of high-performance pearlescent pigments and effect pigments designed as reliable alternatives to well-known brands such as Merck Iriodin®, Eckart Phoenix® and BASF Magnapearl®.
Our Supearl® pigment series provides comparable optical performance, particle size distribution and visual brilliance for applications in:
• automotive coatings
• industrial coatings
• plastics and masterbatch
• powder coatings
• printing inks
• cosmetics
Many manufacturers worldwide are looking for alternative suppliers of pearlescent pigments to improve supply security and reduce costs. Chemikos offers a wide range of mica based effect pigments that can be evaluated as equivalents to Iriodin®, Phoenix® and Magnapearl® pigments.

Alternative to Merck Iriodin® Effect Pigments
Chemikos Supearl pigments provide alternatives to many Iriodin pearlescent pigments commonly used in coatings, plastics and inks.
Iriodin Equivalent Pigments
Particle Size (µm) Iriodin Product Chemikos Alternative
1-15 Iriodin 111 Supearl P611
5-20 Iriodin 119 Supearl P619
5-25 Iriodin 120 Supearl P620
5-25 Iriodin 121 Supearl P621
5-25 Iriodin 123 Supearl P623
10-60 Iriodin 100 Supearl P600
10-60 Iriodin 103 Supearl P603
20-100 Iriodin 153 Supearl P653
20-180 Iriodin 163 Supearl P663
45-500 Iriodin 183 Supearl P683
20-180 µm Iriodin 6163 Supearl U718
10-40 µm Iriodin 6103 Supearl U713
These pigments provide strong pearl luster, brightness and excellent dispersion in industrial formulations.

Interference Effect Pigments (Iriodin Alternatives)
Interference pigments create color shifting effects depending on viewing angle.
Iriodin Product Chemikos Equivalent
Iriodin 201 Supearl P701
Iriodin 205 Supearl P705
Iriodin 211 Supearl P711
Iriodin 215 Supearl P715
Iriodin 217 Supearl P717
Iriodin 223 Supearl P723
Iriodin 219 Supearl P719
Iriodin 221 Supearl P721
Iriodin 225 Supearl P725
Iriodin 231 Supearl P731
Iriodin 235 Supearl P735
These pigments are widely used in automotive coatings, cosmetic pigments and decorative plastics.

Gold Effect Pigments
Gold pearlescent pigments are widely used in luxury packaging, printing inks and coatings.
Iriodin Product Chemikos Equivalent
Iriodin 302 Supearl P802
Iriodin 323 Supearl P823
Iriodin 300 Supearl P800
Iriodin 303 Supearl P803
Iriodin 307 Supearl U8807
Iriodin 305 Supearl U8805
Iriodin 355 Supearl P855
Iriodin 351 Supearl P851

Mica Iron Metal Luster Pigments
These pigments create metallic luster effects based on iron oxide coated mica.
Iriodin Product Chemikos Equivalent
Iriodin 520 Supearl P920
Iriodin 500 Supearl P900
Iriodin 530 Supearl P930
Iriodin 522 Supearl P922
Iriodin 502 Supearl P902
Iriodin 524 Supearl P924
Iriodin 504 Supearl P904
Iriodin 525 Supearl P925
Iriodin 505 Supearl P905
Iriodin 507 Supearl P907
Iriodin 508 Supearl P908
Iriodin 532 Supearl P932

Special Effect Pigments
Non-Dust Pigments for Plastics
Reference Product Chemikos Equivalent
100WM8 Supearl P600WM8
120WM8 Supearl P620WM8
Colorstream Effect Pigments
Reference Product Chemikos Equivalent
Colorstream 4504 Supearl U9906
Anti-Yellowish Pigments for Plastics
Reference Product Chemikos Equivalent
Iriodin 119 KU26 Supearl P9619AY

Alternative to Eckart Phoenix® Pigments
Chemikos pigments also provide alternatives to Eckart Phoenix PX effect pigments.
Phoenix Standard Pigments
Phoenix Product Chemikos Equivalent
PX2000 Supearl P620
PX2001 Supearl P623
PX1000 Supearl P1000
PX4000 Supearl P651

Phoenix Interference Pigments
Phoenix Product Chemikos Equivalent
PX2221 Supearl P701
PX2241 Supearl P711
PX2251 Supearl P723
PX2261 Supearl P721
PX2271 Supearl P731
PX1221 Supearl P705
PX1231 Supearl P717
PX1241 Supearl P715
PX1251 Supearl P719
PX1261 Supearl P725
PX1271 Supearl P735
PX4221 Supearl P749
PX4241 Supearl P759
PX4251 Supearl P769
PX4261 Supearl P789
PX4271 Supearl P799

Phoenix Mica Iron Metal Luster
Phoenix Product Chemikos Equivalent
PX1502 Supearl P9500
PX1522 Supearl P9502
PX1542 Supearl P9504
PX4502 Supearl P9530
PX4522 Supearl P5532
PX4542 Supearl P934

Alternative to BASF Magnapearl® Pigments
Chemikos pigments can also be used as alternatives to BASF Magnapearl pearlescent pigments.
Standard Magnapearl Pigments
Magnapearl Product Chemikos Equivalent
3000 Supearl P610
3100 Supearl P611
9130F Supearl P623
2000 Supearl P2000
2100 Supearl P619
1000 Supearl P1000
1100 Supearl P1100
9250Z Supearl P9250Z
4000 Supearl P4000

Magnapearl Interference Pigments
Magnapearl Product Chemikos Equivalent
9Y30D Supearl P705
9220J Supearl P749
9460M Supearl P711
9R300 Supearl P715
9560M Supearl P723
9530Z Supearl P719
9520J Supearl P769
9660M Supearl P721
9B30D Supearl P725
9620J Supearl P789

Magnapearl Gold Pigments
Magnapearl Product Chemikos Equivalent
9262M Supearl P823
9232Z Supearl P800
9232D Supearl P8807
9222J Supearl P853

Advanced Optical Effect Pigments
BASF Product Chemikos Equivalent
9G130L Supearl D107
9G830L Supearl D297
9G230L Supearl D217
9G430L Supearl D237
9G530L Supearl D267
9G630L Supearl D277

Applications of Chemikos Pearlescent Pigments
Chemikos effect pigments are widely used in industries requiring high visual impact and stable pigment performance.
Typical applications include:
• automotive coatings
• industrial coatings
• decorative plastics
• packaging materials
• cosmetic pigments
• powder coatings
Our pigments provide high brilliance, strong color travel and excellent dispersion.

Why Choose Chemikos as Your Effect Pigment Supplier
Chemikos is a reliable global supplier of pearlescent pigments and effect pigments.
Advantages include:
• wide product portfolio
• competitive pricing vs major brands
• reliable production and supply
• consistent particle size distribution
• strong pearlescent and metallic effects
• global logistics support
We also provide technical data sheets (TDS) and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all products.

Request Samples
If you are currently using Iriodin®, Phoenix® or Magnapearl® pigments, Chemikos can provide equivalent Supearl pigments for testing and evaluation.
Contact our team for:
• product samples
• technical documentation
• pigment selection support

Trademark Disclaimer
Iriodin®, Phoenix® and Magnapearl® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Chemikos Supearl pigments are not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies.
Product names are used for comparison purposes only.