High Performance Pigments

Heliogen, Irgazin, Paliogen, Paliotol and Sicopal

Aerospace coatings must perform in the harshest environments: Wide variations of heat and cold, exposure to fuels, chemicals and abrasion as well as rain, hail, and ultraviolet (UV) exposure put the paints to the test every day. BASF’s high performance pigments (HPPs) are used to excel in these challenging conditions.

Particular suitability for aerospace coatings

There are many key parameters for coating an aircraft, none more important than dry film thickness and overall coating weight. Excessive paint on a plane leads to extra weight and higher fuel costs. In order to overcome this concern, pigments are chosen that are high in hiding power (or opacity) while maintaining superior durability. BASF’s HPP products for aerospace provide the utmost in performance and value while covering the key color areas.

Features

Increased surface reflectance
Reduced heat build-up of parts
Lower energy usage through lower cooling requirements
Longer lifetimes for substrates through reduced temperature strain

Blue

Heliogen
Paliogen

Green

Heliogen

Orange

Irgazin

Red

Irgazin
Paliogen

Yellow

Irgazin
Paliotol
Sicopal

BASF has the most comprehensive pigment portfolio of organic, inorganic and hybrid pigments but also effect pigments, pigment preparations and dyes. By following BASF‘s Color Wheel, our customers can quickly and easily identify the color space of our wide range of HPPs.

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