LANXESS Showcasing Low-Carbon Pigments, Next-Generation Low-VOC Additives and Advanced Microbial Control Solutions at American Coatings Show 2026

Debut of Bayferrox Scopeblue Reduced-Carbon Yellow Inorganic Pigments

LANXESS will introduce its new Bayferrox Scopeblue micronized iron oxide yellow pigments – Bayferrox 3910, 3910 LV and 3920 – designed to help formulators significantly lower the carbon footprint of high-end coatings.

Produced using more resource-efficient raw materials and renewable energy, these grades deliver an approximate 35% carbon footprint reduction versus standard Bayferrox pigments. All Bayferrox

Scopeblue grades are ISCC PLUS certified via the mass balance method and provide the same color, composition and performance as conventional pigments for seamless drop-in use.

“Bayferrox Scopeblue pigments enable formulators to reduce the carbon footprint of premium coatings without compromising color strength, consistency or processing,” said Renata Rodrigues, head of LANXESS Inorganic Pigments business, Americas. “Because they are true drop-in alternatives, customers can accelerate their sustainability programs with no need for reformulation.”

Koalex MFX: Next-Generation Multifunctional Low-VOC Coalescent

LANXESS will also introduce Koalex MFX, a multifunctional coalescent developed to meet rising regulatory pressure on VOCs while improving key performance characteristics in waterborne coatings.

Koalex MFX technology delivers:

• Lower VOC contribution – reduced VOC impact compared with conventional coalescents, supporting regulatory compliance targets
• More efficient film formation – strong film formation at lower use levels, helping optimize cost-in-use while enhancing application latitude
• Accelerated hardness development – faster early and long-term hardness build, improving durability and reducing time-to-service
• Improved block and burnish resistance – enhanced resistance to tack, sticking and surface marking, helping coatings maintain appearance and performance in demanding environments
• Increased in-can formulation robustness – improved overall in-can resilience, supporting more trouble-free formulations and enabling opportunities for optimized biocide use

“Koalex MFX tackles a longstanding challenge in waterborne coatings: cutting VOCs without sacrificing film integrity or durability,” said Glen Bowen, head of LANXESS Polymer Additives business, Americas. “Its multifunctional performance also offers formulators an opportunity to simplify raw materials in a demanding supply and regulatory environment.”

Comprehensive Microbial Control and Preservation Strategies

As a global leader in microbial control technologies, LANXESS will highlight its broad portfolio of in-can and dry-film preservatives for the coatings industry, including solutions tailored to regional regulations and performance needs. The company’s technical and microbiology teams support customers in developing robust preservation programs and navigating rapidly evolving biocide regulations worldwide.

Control – Detect – Prevent Concept for Industrial Plant Hygiene Management

The shift toward water-based coatings has increased the risk of microbial contamination during production and storage, making plant hygiene more critical than ever. At the same time, stricter global biocide regulations are reducing allowable preservative levels, requiring manufacturers to rely more on proactive plant hygiene practices to maintain product stability.


LANXESS supports these needs with its Control – Detect – Prevent (CDP) concept for plant hygiene management. CDP helps manufacturers identify contamination hotspots in raw materials, tanks and process equipment, enabling them to minimize downtime, reduce microbial spoilage and protect product quality.


A central element of the CDP concept is Bioban QK 20 (formerly known as Dowicil QK 20), a fast-acting DBNPA-based biocide designed for short-term preservation and rapid microbial control, helping customers maintain optimum plant hygiene standards.

High-Performance Colorants and Additives

In addition to these highlights, LANXESS will present a broader range of solutions for the coatings industry. This includes its Levanyl® (organic) and Levanox® (inorganic) water-based pigment dispersions, which are free of binding agents and characterized by high color strength and low viscosity. These dispersions can be used in decorative paints, inks, paper, synthetic leather, wood preservatives and numerous other applications.

The portfolio is complemented by a variety of other additives: K-FLEX® coalescents and plasticizers for improved gloss, abrasion resistance and scrub resistance; Mesamoll® phthalate-free plasticizers, providing long-term flexibility in sealants and adhesives; and Disflamoll® phosphorus-based flame retardants supporting fire protection requirements in coatings, adhesives and sealants.