Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF L2817 Iron Oxide Pigment

BASF L2817 is a high-performance iron oxide pigment from BASF’s Sicopal® L series, offering excellent weather resistance, thermal stability, and UV durability. Designed for demanding applications like automotive coatings and industrial paints, it delivers consistent color strength, low dusting, and superior dispersion. Its optimized particle morphology ensures enhanced tinting power and minimal viscosity impact in solvent- and water-based systems.
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Features Of BASF L2817 Iron Oxide Pigment

  1. High chromatic strength with excellent tinting power in both aqueous and solvent-based systems.

  2. Outstanding lightfastness and weather resistance, ensuring long-term color stability under UV exposure.

  3. Optimized particle size distribution for smooth dispersion and minimal grittiness in final formulations.

  4. Good thermal stability up to 200 °C, suitable for medium-temperature processing applications.

  5. Low oil absorption enabling high pigment loading without compromising viscosity or application performance.

Typical Applications Of BASF L2817 Iron Oxide Pigment

  1. Architectural and industrial coatings, including primers, topcoats, and facade paints.

  2. Cementitious systems such as concrete pavers, tiles, and precast architectural elements.

  3. Plastics compounding for outdoor profiles, construction films, and technical injection-molded parts.

  4. Printing inks for packaging and labeling requiring durable, non-toxic coloration.

  5. Adhesives and sealants where color consistency and chemical inertness are critical.

Specifications Of BASF L2817 Iron Oxide Pigment

Chemical TypeSynthetic α-Fe₂O₃ (hematite)
Product FormFine dry powder
AppearanceRed-brown free-flowing powder
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, construction materials, plastics, inks
Key FeaturesHigh opacity, low migration, non-bleeding
BenefitsRegulatory compliant (EU REACH, US FDA 21 CFR 73.1200 for certain uses), heavy-metal-free
pH (10% aqueous suspension)6.5 – 8.0
Volatile Matter (105 °C, 2 h)≤ 0.5 wt%


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