IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS
At FortaFlexTech, our inorganic pigments are carefully selected to meet the highest quality standards in the construction industry. Designed for mortar and paint applications, they guarantee unmatched durability and superior performance in any environment.
In addition, our products are developed with a sustainable approach, using responsible raw materials and efficient processes that minimize environmental impact.
High Quality Mineral Pigments: The FortaFlexTech Difference.
In the world of construction and coatings, not all pigments are created equal. At FortaFlexTech, we specialize in offering inorganic iron oxide pigments, known for their color stability and extreme durability. These pigments, essential for quality mortars and paints, ensure vibrant, durable colors that last over time, even in harsh environmental conditions.
It is important to understand the fundamental difference between organic and inorganic pigments. Organic pigments, often used in lower quality products, tend to change their chemical structure when exposed to ultraviolet light, resulting in discoloration over time. In contrast, inorganic pigments, such as the iron oxides we use at FortaFlexTech, are derived from natural raw materials. These pigments are noted for their UV resistance, their ability to maintain color for decades and their resistance to extreme conditions such as acid rain.
The binder plays a crucial role in how pigments interact with the surface and how they hold up over time. While organic binders, such as the synthetic resins used in conventional paints, can deteriorate over time and lead to micro-cracking, inorganic binders offer significant advantages. At FortaFlexTech, we work with solutions designed to maximize the durability and adhesion of pigments to the substrate, ensuring that the finish is stable and durable.
Characteristics:
- Color durability: Maintains its tone under prolonged exposure to the sun and extreme weather changes.
- Alkali resistance: Does not adversely affect cement properties or cause deterioration in concrete strength.
- Uniform dispersion: Thanks to its controlled particle size, it is homogeneously distributed in construction mixtures.
Uses:
- Colored cement and concrete: Ideal for staining exterior and interior surfaces, such as walls, floors and tiles.
- Decorative mortar and plaster: Used to enhance the aesthetic design of facades and architectural cladding.
- Terrazzo and mosaic products: Apply vibrant, long-lasting colors to stairs, hallways and floors.
Methods of use:
- The recommended amount of pigment in concrete is between 5% and 8% of the total weight of the mix to obtain a uniform color without compromising mechanical strength.
- It is incorporated directly into the mixer during the preparation of the cement or concrete mix.
Characteristics:
- UV resistance: Protects the paint from discoloration caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Anticorrosive properties: Ideal for coatings that need to protect metals from oxidation and wear.
- Chemical compatibility: It mixes easily with resins and other paint components, improving their performance.
Uses:
- Decorative paints: As enamels and varnishes for furniture, walls and facades.
- Industrial coatings: Anticorrosive paints for machinery, ships, bridges and other metallic structures.
- Special inks and finishes: For decoration, signage and automotive applications.
Methods of use:
- The pigment is mixed in three steps: wetting, grinding and dispersion.
- It can be used in water-based or solvent-based paint systems, adjusting the viscosity according to the application method (brush, roller or spray).
Inorganic paints use inorganic materials as a base to form the protective film. These paints, also known as mineral paints, are widely used in construction and art due to their superior properties.
Iron oxide, as an inorganic pigment, is an essential component of these paints due to its corrosion resistance, sun resistance, high temperature resistance and ability to improve the overall performance of inorganic paints.
These coatings are composed of inorganic polymers, nanoparticles of metal oxides (including red, yellow and green iron oxide), and other innovative materials that generate protective layers with a strong chemical bond to the substrate. These layers offer dual physical and chemical protection, are environmentally friendly and have a long service life.
