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. – 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 Frankfurt, Germany. 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 booth 72G47 can learn how
Read More ›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
Read More ›PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 3, 2025 – Sun Chemical and its parent company, the DIC Corporation, will present their newest pigment and resin technologies including advancements in automotive, industrial and sustainable coatings at CHINACOAT 2025 from November 25–27 in Shanghai, China. “CHINACOAT is an important platform for the industry to learn how Sun Chemical
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