International. The company specializing in chemical products, Lanxess, announced the commercialization of a wider range of red iron oxide pigments. After an intensive testing phase, the Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit successfully concluded the market introduction of its new red pigments, manufactured by the Ningbo Process.
"This new generation of iron oxide pigments is a perfect addition to the best-selling range that Lanxess has been manufacturing by the Laux process for over 90 years at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site." All New Reds meet the high quality demands of the paints and coatings industry and offer high chromaticity and dye strength," says Stephan Spiegelhauer, Director of IPG's Paints & Coatings Competence Centre.
In the mid-range color segment for reds, Lanxess offers the new Bayferrox 520, Bayferrox 5272, Bayferrox 525 and Bayferrox 530 pigments. The new grades Bayferrox 510, Bayferrox TP 5278 and Bayferrox TP 5279 meet the demand for more yellow red pigments.
All new Bayferrox grades are produced on site in Ningbo, China. The high-tech plant for the manufacture of synthetic iron oxide pigments uses what has been called the "Ningbo Process". Based on patented technology, this unique sustainable manufacturing method meets the strictest environmental standards and covers the entire color spectrum of iron oxide pigments in the medium red and yellow color range.
