Sun Chemical to Showcase Advanced Materials and Color Innovations at ACS – American Coatings Show 2026

Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in advanced materials and color solutions for the coatings industry at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026, taking place May 5–7, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. At booth #1866, the company will highlight a broad portfolio of functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools designed to support high-performance, sustainable, and future ready coatings.

Visitors to the Sun Chemical booth will discover low monomer polyisocyanates for polyaspartic systems, engineered to extend pot life while maintaining excellent mechanical performance, alongside high-performance polyurethane dispersions for demanding flooring, textile, and artificial leather applications. The booth will also feature Ceranate™ hybrid acrylic siloxane technologies for outdoor durability and Hydran™ GP high solid PU dispersions delivering outstanding performance without amines.

In Color Materials, Sun Chemical will showcase the new Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M, which enables a subtle satin effect for intensely pure white shades. Glacier™ effect pigments are based on transparent synthetic mica, which is free of natural impurities. The latest addition to the product family offers the cleanest white, improved distinctness of image and maximum brightness with a smooth satin effect.

Sun Chemical will present the latest launch grade of Sun Chemical’s Paliocrom® aluminum effects, which are recognized as the ideal choice for golden to red premium colors in modern automotive and high-performance industrial coatings. Showcasing Paliocrom® Sparkling Crimson L 4050, Sun Chemical introduces the most bluish-red aluminum effect pigment as the latest addition to the product family.

Fanchon® Orange 36 / 271-6136 will be introduced as the pigment orange 36 of choice for universal architectural, industrial and in particular for lead-free applications.

With Sunbrite® Red 177 / 227-7177, Sun Chemical presents a transparent general-purpose anthraquinone. The high performance transparent brilliant red shows intense chroma and a bluish down-flop, particularly in two-wheeler coatings.

With the Cinquasia® and Paliogen® product families, Sun Chemical showcases high performance organic red pigments designed for the most demanding applications. With the introduction of Paliogen® Maroon L 3836, Sun Chemical shows a new portfolio option to meet the latest market requirements.

The Heliogen® brand of blue and green Phthalocyanine pigments is showcased as the highest purity option on the market. Future-proof against rapidly changing regulations, they ensure consistent quality within tight specifications.

“ACS 2026 is a key platform to demonstrate how Sun Chemical combines materials science, color expertise, and digital innovation to help customers differentiate and enhance performance in competitive markets. By continuously evolving our portfolio of solutions, we are enabling our customers to meet changing industry demands with confidence and efficiency, while having sustainability in mind. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand,” said Alexandre Baron, Vice President and Global Commercial Director for Color Materials, Sun Chemical.

To learn more about Sun Chemical’s advanced materials, color solutions, and digital tools, visit booth #1866 at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026, May 5–7, in Indianapolis or visit: https://www.sunchemical.com/acs-2026/

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