About Us
Colour Index™ is published by the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) and American Association of Textile Chemists and Colourists (AATCC). First published in 1924 it is the definitive guide for essential colourants.
What is the Colour Index™
The Colour Index™ describes the essential colourant of a dye or pigment by application class and chemical class. Assigning a relevant CIGN and CICN allows identification by a world recognised system.
Colour Index™ Organisation
Colour Index™ is organised and run by two technical boards, one responsible for the Dyes, the other responsible for Pigments & Solvent Dyes. These are committees of professional people from the industry they serve.
Colour Index™ explained
Many terms are used in the Colour Index™. Look here to better understand how the colourants are ordered and listed and how to use the Colour Index™effectively.
Technical Information
Covering such a wide range of industries use this section to find the definition of a dye and pigment and what makes them different as well as other industries use of colour explained.
Associated Organisations
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