ECKART “Blueffects”

ECKART uses the term “Blueffects” to designate products and processes that make the production process more ecologically sound. This can refer to the selection of raw materials, savings potential from recycling or reuse (for example with reference to water consumption), or to direct energy savings from process improvements such as enhanced seals of energy-intensive compressed air systems. At the same time, Blueffects also refers to product properties.

While conventional wall paints absorb a high share of heat and transfer it to the outside, coatings with aluminum pigments can achieve a tangible insulation effect. One of the simplest ways to save energy in a house is to insulate it with the right paint. Aluminum pigments lower heating costs and create a more comfortable living environment. Aluminum offers the highest values for infrared reflection among metals. ECKART has developed an innovative series of pigment products on an aluminum basis that reflect up to 50 percent of the impinging thermal radiation.

This ready-to-use water-based pigment concentrate is easy to process and is stirred into conventional transparent wall paints. After application, it provides insulation from unwanted heat from the outside or reduces heat loss.

The demand for safe content materials is also on the rise for cosmetic applications. This includes, e.g. natural substances or those with a specifically evaluated production process.

ECKART has specialized in particularly environmentally compatible raw materials for a number of years. ECOCERT, one of the leading global bio certification organizations, has certified 36 pearlescent pigments of ECKART's Prestige series to document that they are made of safe raw materials and manufactured with environmentally sound procedures.