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Iron oxide coated glass flakes: BASFRecent Research Landscape

High manganese concentrations in automotive pigments create toxicity risks and regulatory compliance costs. Precise chemical substitution within the metallic coating matrix maintains aesthetic performance while mitigating environmental liability.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Iron oxide coated glass flakes?

Insufficient electromagnetic wave attenuation

(24)evidences

The presence of copper as an in-can preservative and encapsulated oxides indicates a vulnerability to biological spoilage and chemical instability in liquid formulations. Preventing premature degradation ensures product shelf-life and maintains aesthetic integrity.

Inadequate optical brilliance

(10)evidences

Low reflectivity of dark or metallic surfaces at specific wavelengths causes sensor detection failure. Increasing off-specular intensity ensures object visibility for autonomous navigation systems.

Optical security feature counterfeiting

(6)evidences

Thin metallic platelets often suffer from chemical degradation or physical aggregation which destroys optical consistency. Maintaining high reflectivity and color purity in diverse media is the primary technical bottleneck.