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BioPigment Ltd.
Nanopowder Production from Scrap Iron

BioPigment has developed a new cost- effective biochemical process to produce high quality nano-sized iron oxide powders. The process does not use any hazardous chemicals and produces no waste by-products.

Iron oxide nano-sized powders are being used as transparent pigments for the paint and plastic industries, for the cosmetic industry, for ink and for the textile industry. This material is also being used as a catalyst for chemical processes.

BioPigment has production facilities in Israel's Ashkelon Industrial area. The production capacity of the existing mini-pilot is 1kg/day. BioPigment is looking to expand the production facilities to full capacity.

Competitive Advantages

•  Low production cost
  The Biopigment process is a very simple one. It uses only one raw material: cheap scrap iron. No other raw material is needed, compared to the expensive chemicals used by the competitors. The direct production cost is calculated to be less then 1$/kg while market price is between $5 – $15 per/kg.
   
• High quality products
  Due to the combination of biological and chemical methods, Biopigment products have very high purity and a unique shape of the particles that result in better dispersion into the paints and the plastic materials.
   
• Environmentally friendly process
  Due to the almost closed loop process, virtually no waste comes from the production plant.