1 Prioritising consumer safety and requirements concerning low odour and low volatile organic compounds still increase in relevance. Therefore, we expect the demand for pigments with the highest purity and safety properties to further increase. With a portfolio that actively advances technologies for these demanding applications and pigments that are designed to meet the latest requirements of eco labels BASF Colors & Effects is well prepared to meet these industry requirements. In addition, we see an increasing industry requirement for near-infrared (NIR) light management technologies for various applications: While dark surfaces with standard black pigments intensively absorb solar ...