Chromium oxide is an inorganic pigment that gives paints and emulsions an olive-green color with various shades of yellow and blue. This or that shade is obtained by adding bases (sodium hydroxide) or acids (sodium carbonate, boric acid) to the oxide.

Main characteristics

• has good coverage
• resistance to sunlight
• temperature resistance
• resistance to atmospheric phenomena and aggressive gases
• does not dissolve in water, solvents and film formers

It is used as a pigment for building materials, paints, primers and enamels. In addition, it is used in the production of printing and artistic inks. It is used in the machine-building industry as abrasive materials, in the production of colored concrete and plaster products.