Formulation alternative for Aluminium pigment stabilisation
Six months ago, the effect pigment industry was unexpectedly faced with a new challenge: a raw material commonly used in the industry was classified as a chemical toxic to reproduction.
It is a phosphoric acid isotridecyl ester (CAS 52933-07-0), which up until now has been completely inconspicuous and which is widely used to stabilise aluminum pigments for aqueous formulations. Eckart reacted very quickly by developing alternative formulations in order to continue to provide customers in the coatings and printing industries with products that meet regulatory requirements. At the same time, the company attached great importance to keeping its customers constantly informed about the current state of affairs.
Development of alternative pigment series
The products concerned have been marked accordingly. An intensive exchange with the customers took place regarding the reformulations, in order to also map technical preferences and advancements in this process. Another focus was on considering the listing status applicable in each country. The result is pigment series that both comply with the latest global regulations and meet current customer requirements.
