Pigments
Pearlescent, metallic, fluorescent and luminous pigments for coatings, inks, plastics and decorative systems.
ChemTech Effect Materials
Pearlescent and specialty pigments, PET glitters, flakes, beads and powders — developed, manufactured and stocked in Riga, Latvia (EU), since 2012.
SPECIAL MATERIALS est. 2012
- 236+
- products from stock
- 14
- years of manufacturing
- 48 h
- samples from Riga stock
- ISO
- 9001 & 14001 certified
Our latest development · 2026–2027 White Luminescence 10 grades 
Silver Stellar 4 grades 
Aura 5 grades 
Gold Solaris 3 grades 
Copper Terra 3 grades
CTA Series — New Era of Pearl Metallic Effects
The CTA Series is ChemTech's new generation of artificial mica-based pearlescent pigments — our latest development for 2026–2027. Produced on modern equipment using advanced artificial mica, CTA pigments deliver brighter effects, higher purity and greater creative freedom, at natural-mica economics.
White Luminescence 10 grades Silver Stellar 4 grades Aura 5 grades Gold Solaris 3 grades Copper Terra 3 grades - Artificial mica quality at natural mica economics
- No natural-mica mining in the supply chain
- Consistent quality from batch to batch
- Exceptionally pure colours
- Brighter, cleaner and more metallic effects
- Available from stock
25 grades, from stock
Artificial mica-based pearlescent pigments in five colour groups, in four pigment forms and as dedusted OSC and SC Grade for seed coating.
Full CTA Series line-upAvailable pigment forms
Loose Powderstandard dry pigment, universal application 
PG Powderwetted, universal application 
Aqua Powderwetted, for water-based systems 
DS Powderwetted, for plastics
ChemTech Pigment Forms
All ChemTech pearlescent pigments can be supplied in four forms, including wetted anti-dusting versions engineered for clean, safe handling.
Anti-Dusting Technology
With our anti-dusting technology, our pearlescent pigments offer clear advantages:
- a cleaner production environment
- greater care for production team members' health and safety
- easy, seamless integration into your formulations
Stock portfolio 
Three product families, one supplier
Every product ships with SDS / TDS documentation and is supported by our technical sales team. Many grades are available directly from stock in Riga.
Beads & Powders
Plastic beads and PU powders for texture, matting and special haptic effects.
Flakes & Glitters
Mica flakes and PET glitters — from fine shimmer to bold flaky sparkle.
Industries
Solutions for your application
Printing Inks
Pearlescent and metallic effects for gravure, flexo, screen and offset ink systems — from fine grades for smooth luster to coarse sparkle fractions.
Paints & Coatings
Effect pigments for decorative paints, industrial and wood coatings, including weather-resistant grades for exterior use.
Decorative Plasters
Pearlescent pigments, mica flakes, beads and glitters that turn plasters and textured wall finishes into signature surfaces.
Plastics & Masterbatches
Effect pigments and DS powder forms engineered for clean dispersion in polymers and masterbatch production.
Paper & Packaging
Eye-catching and anti-counterfeiting effects for premium packaging, labels and specialty paper.
Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle
Glitters, luminous and fluorescent pigments, beads and flakes for creative, lifestyle and design applications.
Our brands 
One company, three brands
ChemTech is the corporate brand of Chemical Technologies SIA. DecoTech and CoaTech are its product brands for upcycled decorative materials and functional coatings.
Special effect materials for décor: pearlescent, aluminium and specialty pigments, PET glitters, flakes, beads and powders — developed through continuous R&D.
Browse products → Decorative materials created with upcycling and eco-sustainable approaches.
About DecoTech → Innovative functional coatings designed to replace traditional non-ecological technologies.
About CoaTech → Why ChemTech
A partner, not just a supplier
We operate under certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 management systems, manufacture in accordance with REACH, and offer selected grades suitable for food-contact applications.
More about the company- Reliable product quality, batch after batch
- Stock availability and fast delivery from Riga
- Technical support and formulation assistance
- Flexible customisation options
- Continuous product innovation
- Long-term partnership approach
Ready to test it in your formulation?
Request samples for laboratory testing or industrial trials. A Technical Sales Manager supports you at every stage of integration.
