Bayferrox® 
We celebrate 100 Years of Iron Oxide Production

A century ago, the first large-scale industrial process for producing iron oxide pigments was launched at our site in Germany. This marked the beginning of a whole new chapter in pigment chemistry. Join us on cinematic journey how we became a global trendsetter for iron oxides.

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Bayferrox

Our long history of expertise in pigment production going back over more than 100 years has made us a reliable supplier of iron and chromium oxides. A comprehensive product range, broad technical expertise and a global production network that meets the highest ecological standards are the defining features of the Bayferrox® and Colortherm® pigments from LANXESS.

A MARKET LEADER IN SYNTHETIC IRON AND CHROMIUM OXIDES

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Full Color Spectrum

We provide a broad range of synthetic inorganic pigments. Our iron and chromium oxides are available in red, yellow, green, brown and black and many shades in between.
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Advanced Technical Service

We don’t just sell pigments. With our global network of technical service centers, we offer solutions to technical issues and provide assistance in application-specific problems.
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Sustainable Pigment Production 

Sustainability is a matter of principle for us. By constantly investing in latest environmental technologies, we continuously reduce the carbon footprint of our pigments.
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FIND THE RIGHT PIGMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION

The fields of application for our iron and chromium oxide pigments are broad. Bayferrox® and Colortherm® are the main product groups used for coloration in the construction, paints and coatings and plastics industry. Bayoxide® products are for technical applications, where the chemical properties play a more important role than the color. Click on your industry and learn how our pigments can be used on your application.
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Construction Materials

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Paints and Coatings

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Plastics

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Technical Oxides

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NEW - LFP precursor materials

LANXESS is now offering iron oxide and very soon iron phosphate raw materials for the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials.
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Bayferrox® Scopeblue pigments for low carbon footprint coatings

LANXESS has launched a new pigment product line  which helps to measurably minimize the carbon footprint in high pigmented formulations. The new micronized iron oxide yellow pigments have a PCF reduction of around 35% compared to regular grades.
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Transparent life-cycle assessment

As the first manufacturer of synthetic iron oxide pigments LANXESS offers verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for selected product groups. 
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Bayferrox Color Workshop

The Bayferrox Color Workshop is designed to help industry professionals learn how to better use iron oxide pigments to produce colored concrete products with greater efficiency and consistency. 
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BAYFERROX® PIGMENT NEWS

Trends. News. Perspectives – discover practical and inspirational content and learn how our inorganic pigments are making a difference in boosting your business.

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3D column colored with Bayferrox pigments. Exhibited at the Biennale 2025

Colored 3D concrete column exhibited at the Biennale

July 10, 2025
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Coloration of cement-free concrete blocks with Bayferrox iron oxide pigments

Coloration of cement-free concrete with Bayferrox iron oxide pigments

July 03, 2025
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Making sustainability measurable – Environmental Product Declarations for iron oxide pigments

March 21, 2023
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Transparent life-cycle assessment

February 17, 2022
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Experimental Renovation of a Victorian House

December 14, 2021
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