
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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PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – January 9, 2023 – Sun Chemical’s Joe Rosati, Manager, Project Quality in the company’s Color Materials division, has received a 2022 Pioneer Award from the Metropolitan New York Coatings Association. The award recognizes an individual MNYCA member or employee of a member company for 25,40, and 50 years of contributions to
Read More ›PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 15, 2022 – Sun Chemical has expanded its vast color portfolio to include six new plant-derived natural colorants and functional ingredients into its well-known SunPURO® line. By entering the natural colorants space for beauty, Sun Chemical provides more sustainable solutions for customers who want to make natural claims in cosmetics
Read More ›PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 20, 2022 – Sun Chemical has launched the global cosmetics color trends program for 2024, “Youtopia,” that includes two chapters of new seasonal trends, Rooted and Distilled. Sun Chemical’s annual program aims to forecast upcoming beauty trends with inspiring colors, textures, effects, and vegan formulations. “Youtopia defines a state of
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