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We offer high-performance pigments optimized for automotive, industrial, and decorative coating applications.

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Coated substrates such as automotive exteriors, building materials, and industrial machinery (applications for coating pigments)

Coating pigments provide not only color and design effects, but also functional performance such as weatherability, chemical resistance, hiding power, and heat resistance. Depending on a wide range of applications and substrates—automotive exteriors, architecture and building materials, industrial machinery, infrastructure and heavy-duty corrosion protection, woodworking and furniture, home appliances and housings—we design optimized solutions by combining organic and inorganic pigments with effect pigments such as pearlescent and metallic types. We also offer environmentally conscious products, including heat-shielding (near-infrared control), lead-free options, and traceability for natural mica.

Key applications: Automotive exteriors / Architecture & building materials / Industrial machinery / Infrastructure & heavy-duty corrosion protection / Woodworking & furniture / Home appliances & housings
Performance requirements: Weatherability, chemical resistance, hiding power, dispersibility, heat resistance, gloss / appearance (metallic / pearlescent)
Environmental & sustainability initiatives: Heat-shielding (NIR control), lead-free options, traceability of natural mica
Technical support: Technical documentation / SDS preparation, spectrophotometric measurement and weathering evaluation, formulation design and color matching support (improved reproducibility of target color and ΔE), scale-up support (process optimization, quality stabilization, on-site support)

Keywords:

High weatherability Chemical resistance High chroma Heat-shielding (NIR control) Lead-free Natural mica Ethical sourcing Heavy-duty corrosion protection Hiding power Spectral reflectance ΔE

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DIC's Advantages

Compliance and Safety

Proposals for lead-free alternatives
Documentation aligned with major regulations (SDS and compliance tables)

Quality and Supply Capability

Stable supply supported by global production and quality management
Fast delivery of specifications, SDS, and various certificates
Third-party audit operations and disclosure policy
Lot traceability from raw materials to finished products, and change control
Traceability of natural mica (ethical sourcing)

Technical Support

Hands-on support from formulation and evaluation through replacement studies
Troubleshooting and improvement proposals
Heat-shielding (NIR control) to suppress temperature rise → reduce HVAC load
High weatherability and durability to extend repaint cycles

Reliability Information (E-E-A-T)

Supervised by: Color & Display Business Division, Color Materials Products Headquarters (Pigments Product Group)
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#Lead-free #Natural mica #Heat-shielding (NIR control)

Eco-Friendly Coating Solutions

Environment & Sustainability

Lead-Free Pigments

As cost-effective alternatives designed with the environment in mind, lead-free pigments can deliver superior performance and value compared with lead-based coatings.

100% U.S.-Sourced Mica

A safe, natural material that brings beautiful sparkle to coatings. Because it is 100% ethically sourced, it can be used with confidence.

Heat-Shielding (Heat Management)

Improves comfort while reducing thermal load, CO₂ emissions, and energy costs. Coatings using Spectrasense and Sicopal can suppress rapid temperature rise of the coating film even in relatively dark shades.

Natural Mica from Sun Chemical

Natural Mica

Sun Chemical Natural Mica

Why supply chain transparency matters

Consumers are increasingly interested in how ingredients for cosmetics and personal care products are sourced, how transparent supply chains are, and how seriously companies approach sustainability. Around 60% of the world’s mica used in pearlescent pigments is said to come from India, and child labor in the supply chain has been widely reported as a serious social issue. Sun Chemical’s mica is mined 100% from our own U.S. mines, and we ensure environmentally responsible mine operations, ethical labor practices, and full traceability of raw materials.

Raw Material Sourcing

100% made in the USA / sourced from our own U.S. mine

Manufacturing & Safety

100% ethical operations with full traceability

Operations designed with environmental protection in mind

Sustainability

Environmental stewardship and sustainable operations

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• Mica is sourced from Sun Chemical’s own mine in Hartwell, Georgia, with the entire process fully controlled from mining through shipment.High-quality pearlescent pigments are produced using raw materials with a high level of transparency.
Reference: “the Truth about Mica”

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Major Applications

Automotive Coatings

High Weatherability, High Chroma, and Premium Depth of Appearance

By combining organic, inorganic, and effect pigments with excellent weatherability and high chroma, we deliver vivid color and a premium finish. Add heat-shielding and NIR-control functionality to bold designs.

Representative brands: Paliogen, Cinquasia, Heliogen, Lumina, Paliocrom, Spectrasense, etc.
Evaluation items: Hue, weatherability, heat resistance, chemical resistance, transparency / hiding power, tinctorial strength, dispersibility, gloss / metallic appearance

Vehicle exterior Metallic NIR control (heat-shielding, LiDAR)

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Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings: Weatherability, Heat Resistance, Chemical Resistance, and Hiding Power

Highly weather- and heat-resistant pigments help maintain color even in harsh environments. By supporting alternatives to lead chromate, we help reduce environmental impact and enable more sustainable coating design.

Representative brands: Fastogen, Cinquasia, Irgazin, Heliogen, Sicopal, Sicotan, Paliotan, etc.
Evaluation items: Hue, weatherability, heat resistance, chemical resistance, hiding power, tinctorial strength, gloss

Plant equipment High weatherability Heat resistance Chemical resistance Hiding

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Architectural Coatings

Weatherability and Heat-Shielding Performance

We provide a broad range of color solutions with organic, inorganic, and hybrid pigments optimized for architectural applications. Alternatives to lead chromate and heat-shielding systems help reduce environmental impact. We also offer processed pigments for waterborne coatings, designed for ease of use without a dispersion step.

Representative: Irgazin, Irgalite, Paliotol, Fastogen, Heliogen, Sicopal, Xfast, Luconyl, Disperse, etc.
Evaluation items: Hue, weatherability, alkali resistance, hiding power, heat-shielding performance (NIR reflectance), hiding power, dispersibility

Roofs & exterior walls Heat-shielding (NIR control) Lead chromate alternatives Processed pigments

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Trend Articles

Discover the latest color trends for automotive, two-wheeler, and architectural/industrial coating applications.

Trend.1

2-Wheeler Styling Show

In this two-wheeler color trend feature, we show real examples of how new pigments enable fresh expressive possibilities—and how far they can elevate the sculptural beauty of motorcycles. Explore an innovative world of colors you’ll want to bring into two-wheeler design.
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Color of the Moment

Color design begins with inspiration, emerging trends, or a clearly defined design concept. In this series, we turn moments of inspiration into reality and introduce coating formulations using our innovative pigments and effects—featuring the latest color trends, innovations, and sustainable solutions.
Trend.3

Global Color Presentation

Using three perspectives—“Nature,” “Technology,” and “Virtual Freedom”—we explain the latest global trends in automotive coatings. We also propose new design possibilities enabled by pigment innovation, along with effect colors you can explore digitally.

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Coating Pigments Product List
Product / Brand	Details	Color Space	Color Index	Product Group	Delivery Form	Transparency	Effect	Performance	Appearance	Requirements	Sustainability

Series	Product code	C.I. No	Features
SD Series	DISPERSE BLACK SD-9020	P.Bk. 7	Surfactant dispersion – Carbon black
ES Series	DISPERSE RED ES-1059	γ-P.V. 19 (Y type)	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Quinacridone red
ES Series	DISPERSE BROWN ES-8004	P.R. 101（Opaque）	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Red iron oxide
ES Series	DISPERSE OCHER ES-4007	P.Y. 42（Opaque）	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Ocher
ES Series	DISPERSE YELLOW ES-4062	P.Y. 154	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Benzimidazolone
ES Series	DISPERSE BLUE ES-6105	P.B. 15:3	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Phthalocyanine blue (β)
ES Series	DISPERSE BLACK ES-9001	P.Bk. 7	Surfactant dispersion (low-VOC type) – Carbon black
HG Series	DISPERSE GREEN HG-501	P.G. 7	Acrylic resin dispersion – Phthalocyanine green
HG Series	DISPERSE BLACK HG-911	P.Bk. 7	Acrylic resin dispersion – Carbon black
HG Series	DISPERSE RED HG-150	γ-P.V. 19 (Y type)	Acrylic resin dispersion – Quinacridone red
HG Series	DISPERSE YELLOW HG-420	P.Y. 42（Opaque）	Acrylic resin dispersion – Ocher
HG Series	DISPERSE YELLOW HG-464	P.Y. 154	Acrylic resin dispersion – Benzimidazolone
HG Series	DISPERSE WHITE HG-730	P.W. 6	Acrylic resin dispersion – Titanium dioxide

*All product names listed on this page are trademarks of the DIC Group.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common inquiries about coating pigments.

Abbreviations & Terminology Guide

A quick guide to the abbreviations and terms frequently used on this page.

Color Index (CI): A standardized international coding system used to classify pigments. Examples include PY110 (Pigment Yellow 110), PR254 (Pigment Red 254), PB15:3 (Pigment Blue 15:3), and PG7 (Pigment Green 7).
ΔE (Color Difference) / Gloss Retention: ΔE indicates the degree of color change in a coating film, while gloss retention measures how well surface gloss is maintained over time. Both parameters are used to evaluate outdoor durability through accelerated testing and natural outdoor exposure.
NIR (Near-Infrared): NIR stands for Near-Infrared and refers to a specific wavelength range of electromagnetic radiation.
It generally covers wavelengths from about 780 nm to 2500 nm. (Ultraviolet rays are approximately 100–400 nm, and visible light is approximately 400–780 nm.)
Applications: Utilized for heat management by reflecting near-infrared radiation, thereby reducing temperature rise on coated surfaces. NIR-control black pigments can transmit or reflect near-infrared light, helping to provide heat-reduction functions and improve LiDAR detectability.
Effect Pigments (Pearlescent / Metallic): High-luster pigments used to enhance coating appearance, including pearlescent pigments and platelet-like flakes such as aluminum. By reflecting and/or interfering with light, they create pearlescent or metallic visual effects.
Heavy-Duty Coatings: High-performance coatings designed to protect structures and equipment over long periods in harsh environments. They offer excellent durability, corrosion protection, and weather resistance, and are used for bridges, marine facilities, chemical plants, and more.
SDS / Regulatory Compliance: Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and managing operations to comply with applicable regulations based on the country of sale and the intended application (e.g., REACH, GHS, TSCA).

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