From the tree to performance surfaces.
Lignin is a biobased structural polymer naturally endowed with UV protection, antioxidant functionality, and durability. Sourced as a side-stream from biomass processing, it forms the basis of a 100% natural, multifunctional pigment that brings sustainable performance to coatings applications, without compromising on technical function.
Natural Functional Pigment for Paints and Coatings
Arbex is a lignin-derived functional powder pigment additive for paints and coatings, available as a fine powder in natural brown tones. Upcycled from biomass processing side streams, it is designed for partial or full replacement of iron oxides — without compromising on technical performance. Arbex transfers lignin's properties directly into the formulation, delivering natural color alongside inherent UV protection and antioxidant performance in a single ingredient.
End Applications & Systems
Arbex is suitable for wood protection and coatings, decorative and architectural finishes, and industrial and anti-corrosion applications. Compatible with water-borne, solvent-based and reactive, and powder coating systems, Arbex integrates into existing formulation workflows without requiring significant process adaptation — offering formulators a technically viable, sustainably positioned alternative across a wide range of coating technologies and end markets.
Renewable by Origin. Responsible by Design.
Arbex is upcycled from industrial residues, giving a renewable biomass side stream a high-value second life. With high biogenic carbon content and a formulation that reduces dependency on synthetic or mineral pigments and UV filters, it supports manufacturers in building more sustainable supply chains — and contributes directly to Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies.
Product Highlights
Natural Color
Arbex's distinctive warm brown hues lend decorative coatings and wood protection products an inherently natural aesthetic — no synthetic colorants required.
UV protection
Even at low dosages, Arbex delivers measurable UV transmission reduction, helping protect both the coating and the substrate from UV damage.
Antioxidant Performance
Arbex brings lignin's natural antioxidant power into your formulation — neutralizing free radicals that would otherwise degrade both the coating and the coated surface, extending performance and longevity.
Biogenic Carbon
Lignin's dense aromatic structure makes it the natural polymer with the highest carbon content — meaning Arbex doesn't just perform, it carries a meaningful biogenic carbon contribution into every formulation.
