I. Definitions
The following pages will explain the technical terms of our products.

1. Colouring matters
Colouring matter is a collective name for all colouring substance.
In this category are dyes and pigments:
a) Dyes
b) Pigments

2. Colouring matters which are often questioned
a) Aniline
b) Azo colouring matters
c) Eosine
d) Tartrazine

3. Moistures

4. Fungicides

5. Solvents

6. Binding agents

7. Catchwords
a) Allergens
b) Dioxin
c) Toxin
d) Heavy metals
e) Toxicity
f) EU-instructions:

II. Development of colouring matters then and now
1. Origins of colour matter
a) Natural dyestufts
- Animal dyes
- Vegetable dyes
b) Synthetic dyes
c) Pigments

2. International classification of colouring mailers

III. Influence of light on the shade
1. The spectral colours of sunlight
2. Mixture of colours

IV. Origin of stamps

V. General informations about stamp pad inks
1. Types of stamp pad inks
a) Water based
b) Oil based
c) Alcohol based

2. Basic information
a) Storage
b) Labels
c) Safety data sheets
d) Bundle sizes