Global Leadership in the Development of Color Materials

From classical, high-performance, inorganic, metallic, organic, pearlescent, preparations, and synthetic mica pearl pigments to masterbatches, Sun Chemical Color Materials offers a broad portfolio of colorants that meet the individual needs and requirements of customers in the coatings, cosmetics, plastics, printing, agriculture and specialties markets.

We are known for our unique formulations and color trends which deliver some of the most novel colors to the market. Our research and development team takes those market trends to deliver solutions tailored to meet your needs. From regulatory and sustainability requirements to color that lasts in challenging weather and lighting conditions, we’re delivering the solutions you are looking for with cutting-edge colorants.

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Sun Chemical Releases 15th Sustainability Report Highlighting Ambitious Targets and Industry Firsts

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – December 11, 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s continued progress toward advancing circular product innovation and fostering industry collaboration for a more sustainable future. The report details Sun Chemical’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050;

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Sun Chemical to Highlight Sustainable Natural Color Innovations at Fi Europe 2025

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 25, 2025 – Sun Chemical will showcase its expanding portfolio of SUNFOODS natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at Fi Europe 2025, taking place December 2–4 in Paris, France. Following the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to phase out synthetic petroleum-based food dyes nationwide, the industry is rapidly shifting toward natural alternatives. Visitors to

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Sun Chemical Expands Perylene Pigment Capacity in Ludwigshafen to Support Customer Growth

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A.  – November 5, 2025 – Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment production capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site, adding up to 200 metric tons of finished goods and intermediates to meet growing global demand. The expansion reinforces Sun Chemical’s long-term commitment to providing a secure and reliable supply of high-performance perylene pigments

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