Colortherm® Black 318 M is a black iron oxide pigment with improved heat stability. The product is ideally suited to the coloring of plastics or masterbatches. In addition, it can also be applied in the field of Wood Plastic Composites. The product exhibits good dispersibility, even in processes which have short dwell times and relatively low shear forces. It is easy to break down and distribute to reach its final tinting strength quickly. It does not migrate and is very lightfast and weather stable. The pigment belongs to the Colortherm® product range that has been developed particularly for applications where high heat stability is required.