Consideration of not only a formulation, but also of the multitude of interactions between components is important when determining the proper dispersion equipment for the task.

This article discusses consolidation in the coatings industry, challenges pigment manufacturers face, steps taken to develop new products and the future direction of the pigment market.

Cost-designed pigment preparations can replace standard lead chromates. Pigment preparations and hybrid pigments formulated with weather-fast organic pigments are not inferior to stabilized lead chromates and can even outperform standard products

The innovative Penniman red process sets new standards in the iron oxide industry due to its very low NOx and nitrous oxide emissions made possible by comprehensive waste gas and wastewater cleaning.

Huntsman Pigments promoted many of its specialty titanium dioxide and color pigments at Chinacoat. TIOXIDE®TR81 pigment delivers excellent opacity and optical performance for durable industrial coatings that need to provide protective performance and stunning aesthetics in challenging environments.

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is increasing its prices worldwide for inorganic pigments.

 VANADUR® 2108 is a new green shade bismuth vanadate that provides high tinting strength and good hiding power combined with high durability, chroma and dispersibility.  

 The Solaplex® range of bright yellow to orange inorganic pigments based on Color Index Pigment Yellow 216 has been granted a Food Contact Notification (FCN1252) by the FDA. 

Huntsman Corp. and Rockwood Holdings Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Huntsman will acquire Rockwood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) businesses.