The role of pigments in industrial coatings
Pigments in the form of powders or pigment pastes are a must in liquid or powdered industrial coatings. The finely dispersed particles in the industrial coating systems primarily provide color, opacity, gloss and appearance. Whether signal colors for hazardous areas or simply a “corporate color” for brand recognition - there are many reasons for colored machine surfaces.
In addition, they sometimes provide improved corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance or protection against damage caused by short-wave UV radiation.
Protection against weathering
Did you know that iron oxide and titanium dioxide pigments are excellent UV absorbers and therefore protect very well against weathering caused by ultraviolet light waves? Organic pigment preparations such as our Euronyl® portfolio ensure bright, vibrant colors, while inorganic pigment dispersions such as our Euronox® portfolio provide high opacity and the protective functions already mentioned.