...the definitive guide for anyone who needs to know details of which companies manufacture and distribute dyes and pigments, or for everyone looking for technical details of these products.
First published in 1925, now published on the web by the Society of Dyers and Colourists and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, it is the only authoritative international reference work on these colorants: their nomenclature, constitution, main applications and suppliers.
Colorants are listed according to the widely acclaimed system of Colour Index Generic Names and Colour Index Constitution Numbers. A detailed record of products available on the market is presented under each Colour Index reference. Against each product name is listed the manufacturer, physical form, principal usages and comments supplied by the manufacturer to guide prospective customers.
Welcome to the Colour Index
Current Subscriber
Short Answer: If you have no login details you will need to register as a user, once accepted by your company administrator a login will be sent to your e-mail (if you are an admin you still need to authorise yourself)
Individual (single users not part of an organisation)
Once we have added you to the database it will sync across to the website within 24 hours and you will receive an e-mail providing you with your login credentials. If you haven't received any details you can click the forgotten password link, type in your e-mail address which will reissue an account password, if this doesn't work then please contact colour.index@sdc.org.uk as soon as possible.
Organisation (including accounts with only 1 user)
We have made some fundamental changes to how users are registered on the system which enables us to further develop this area in the future.
- Firstly your previous login credentials are NOT required
- By default there are currently no registered users on any account (unless you took part in the beta)
- An e-mail address example@example.com is registered as the admin on the account (this was done at the time of registration)
- Anyone who wants to use your account will have to register as a user
- When a user submits an online form the company admin is able to grant access, which in turn issues the relevant login credentials to the user
Please note: Even if you are the admin you will need to authenticate yourself using the above process before you are registered as a user as well.
If you are experiencing any difficulties with gaining access to the new Colour Index please contact colour.index@sdc.org.uk
Accessing the Colour Index for the first time:
- An e-mail address example@example.com is registered as the admin on the account (this was done at the time of registration)
- Anyone who wants to use your account will have to register as a user
- When a user submits an online form the company admin is able to grant access, which in tunr issues the relevant login credentials to the user
Please note: Even if you are the admin you will need to authenticate yourself using the above process before you are registered as a user as well.
If your organisation is registered as having a multi-user account the process of adding a new user is now simpler than ever, it requires no contact with us and takes only a couple of minutes.
- A new user clicks the "User Sign Up" link at the top of the page and fills in an online form and selects the organisation for whom they work.
- Upon submission an authentication E-mail is sent to you (as the Colour Index administrator within your organisation)
- A link is provided outlining the user details alongside an option to “Grant Access” or if you wish to deny them access simply do nothing, however we do encourage contacting the user to explain your decision
- It is now very important that you as the administrator are aware of how many users are included within your subscription so as not to exceed your allowance. If this does happen the SDC Colour Index administrator will inform you that you have exceeded your user allowance; you then have the option to either remove a user from your subscription or alternatively increase your number of users.
- The SDC are notified of every new user application and acceptance, therefore if you are having any issues please contact us at colour.index@sdc.org.uk
At present to remove a user please contact colour.index@sdc.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)1274 725138 with details of who you wish to remove
- Standard University accounts come complete with 50 users
- For universities that need above this amount please contact colour.index@sdc.org.uk
When you are trying to login click the purple icon (with a "?" displayed) on the right hand side of that screen, alternatively you can simply click here and fill in your registered e-mail address.
New Subscription Enquiry
Please click here to be taken to the subscriptions page where you can read about the various options available to you.
Once you have decided please download the application form located on the right hand side of this screen and follow the submission guidlines within the document.
We offer three different types of subscription
There is also an additional option developed specifically for Universities. This is designed to make the package affordable for educational institutions and provides the full edition at a reduced cost.
Users are priced within bandings so you can opt for as many as you would like. As a company administrator you will grant access to specific users who will of course have simultaneous access to the Colour Index at all times.
For a full list of price bandings please see the application form located on the subscriptions page.
For all special requirements please contact colour.index@sdc.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)1274 725138 with details you wish to discuss.
Please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1274 725138 with the details you wish to discuss, alternatively you can also e-mail us at colour.index@sdc.org.uk
