Sun Chemical expands Glacier™ Family with Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M effect pigment
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – August 5th, 2026 – Sun Chemical has expanded its Glacier™ family portfolio with the introduction of Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M, which enables a subtle satin effect for intensely pure white shades. The latest edition is treated with Sun Chemical’s established chrome-free surface treatment (CFS) technology for improved weathering resistance and durability.
Glacier™ effect pigments are a new generation of pearls based on synthetic mica flakes coated with titanium dioxide for automotive, powder & coil coatings, household goods, sporting goods and more. Based on transparent synthetic mica, which is free of natural impurities (e.g. iron oxides), Glacier™ is the whitest effect pigment, offering improved luster and brightness with a bluish reflection color producing clean, cool sparkle effects.
Key attributes of Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M:
- Subtle satin effect with intensely pure white shade
- Interference effect with optimized particle size distribution based on micro-fraction synthetic mica (Particle size: 2 ~ 15 μm (D50: 7 μm)
- Exceptional bluish tint, ultra-high DOI (distinctness of image) and subtle sparkle
- The cleanest white for new stylings and greater formulation flexibility
- Ideal for white tri-coats, metallic blacks and all other achromatic shades
Members of the Glacier™ effect pigments family include Glacier™ Exterior Silk White S1303V and Glacier™ Exterior Frost White S1303D.
Tom Landuydt, Global Head of Coatings, Sun Chemical, comments: “Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M showcases Sun Chemical’s continued commitment to developing innovative coating solutions that help customers achieve excellent visual performance. Customers increasingly need reliable partners who deliver consistent quality without compromising on performance. At Sun Chemical, as a trusted partner, we work closely with customers, helping them innovate faster, design more confidently and meet evolving regulatory and environmental requirements.”
To learn more about Sun Chemical’s Glacier™ family, visit: https://colormaterials.sunchemical.com/by-product/search/glacier
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $7 billion and 21,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, or Instagram.
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