HAMBURG, Germany – Chemical distributor Krahn Chemie GmbH and the Finnish company FP-Pigments Oy are cooperating in the sales and marketing of opacity pigments for paint, coating and printing ink applications in Germany.
The FP-Pigment series consist of titanium dioxide that is fixed with calcium carbonate. They have been manufactured since 1996 in Finland, Germany and the United States, using a patented process. Because of their high opacity, the FP-Pigment grades enable a partial substitution of titanium dioxide. With matte formulations, this can be up to 30%, while with gloss paints the figure is up to 10%. In addition to providing high opacity, the pigments also improve wet abrasion and stain resistance, have a high UV reflectivity, and have gloss retention and color fastness. The FP-Pigment grades can be used in aqueous as well as solvent-based coating systems and printing inks. The products are also suitable for corrosion protection coatings, powder coatings, and can and coil coatings.