
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. – June 10, 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter to help guide customers through recent changes in global regulations governing the chemicals and raw materials used in packaging and cosmetics. The Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter highlights new judgments and opinions from major industry associations on carcinogen classifications
Read More ›PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – May 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical’s California-grown spirulina will feature sustainable smart farming practices with the opening of a new edible algae cultivation facility by DIC Corporation’s subsidiary, Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC. Using advanced technologies to bolster crop yields and quality by facilitating real-time monitoring of growing conditions and environmental data, smart
Read More ›PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – May 5, 2025 – To address rising costs caused by recent global trade developments affecting raw material tariffs, Sun Chemical will implement a tariff surcharge on impacted color materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States. Despite the high share of domestic production and sourcing, the recently
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