| abstract |
The present invention (A) a metal oxide film having a refractive index n of ≧ 2.0, (B) a colorless metal oxide film or fluoride film having a refractive index n of ≦ 1.8, (C) an interference pigment comprising a multi-coated platelet substrate comprising at least one layer arrangement comprising a high refractive index non-absorbing metal oxide coating, The pigment further includes (D) an interference pigment characterized by containing an oxide of calcium, magnesium or zinc. The pigment can be used in paints and printing inks, and can be used in the manufacture of valuable documents that are protected against forgery, such as banknotes, checks, check cards, credit cards, identification cards, and the like. [Selection figure] None |