What are coating pigments?

Coating pigments are fine particulate colorants that provide color and hiding power to coatings. They include organic pigments, inorganic pigments, and effect pigments. In general, organic and inorganic pigments are used after a dispersion step to achieve uniform color development, and pigments are selected according to the application requirements, including weatherability and coating system design.

How do you choose between organic and inorganic pigments?

Organic pigments are often selected for applications that prioritize vivid color and transparency, while inorganic pigments are used where weatherability, heat resistance, and hiding power are required. In practice, they are frequently combined—depending on the application and coating design—to balance color expression, durability, and appearance.

How can we improve outdoor durability and reduce ΔE color change?

To improve weatherability, it is important to select pigments with excellent lightfastness—such as inorganic pigments and high-performance organic pigments—and to suppress degradation caused by UV and heat. In addition to pigment selection, choosing weather-resistant resin systems and using light stabilizers and/or UV absorbers can further reduce ΔE color change.

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Coating pigments are required to provide a range of functions according to the application, including weather resistance, chemical resistance, hiding power and heat resistance, in addition to color and design appeal. We offer organic and inorganic pigments, as well as effect pigments such as pearlescent and metallic pigments, for automotive exteriors, architecture and building materials, industrial equipment, infrastructure and heavy-duty corrosion protection, wood and furniture, appliances and housings, and many other substrates. We also offer pigments for heat-shielding applications using near-infrared (NIR) control, lead-free products and natural mica sourced through ethical and environmentally responsible methods. Natural mica is traceable from our own mine in the United States.

Main applications: automotive exteriors, architecture and building materials, industrial equipment, infrastructure and heavy-duty corrosion protection, wood and furniture, appliances and housings
Performance requirements: weather resistance, chemical resistance, hiding power, dispersibility, heat resistance, gloss and design effects such as metallic and pearlescent finishes
Product and raw-material support: heat-shielding applications using NIR control, lead-free products and natural mica traceability
Technical support: technical documents and SDS preparation, spectral measurement and weatherability evaluation, formulation and color-matching support including target-color and ΔE reproducibility, and production start-up support

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High weather resistanceChemical resistanceHigh chromaHeat shielding (NIR control)Lead-freeNatural micaMica traceabilityHeavy-duty corrosion protectionHiding powerSpectral reflectanceΔE

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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)

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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

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Lead-free pigments

We offer a range of lead-free pigments and support product selection according to the application and required performance.

Natural mica from our own mine in the United States

Sun Chemical sources natural mica from its own mine in Hartwell, Georgia, USA. Sourcing from our own mine enables traceability of the raw-material origin.

Heat shielding (heat management)

Pigments that control near-infrared (NIR) light help suppress temperature rise in coatings. Using Spectrasense or Sicopal enables designs that reduce solar heat buildup even in relatively dark colors.

Coating pigments addressing environmental and social challenges

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.

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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 weather resistance, high chroma and deep design appeal

Combining organic, inorganic and effect pigments with excellent weather resistance and high chroma creates vivid, premium finishes. Add heat-shielding and NIR-control functions to vibrant designs.

Representative brands: Paliogen, Cinquasia, Heliogen, Lumina, Paliocrom and Spectrasense
Evaluation criteria: hue, weather resistance, heat resistance, chemical resistance, transparency and hiding power, tinting strength, dispersibility, gloss and metallic appearance

Vehicle exteriorsMetallicNIR control (heat shielding, LiDAR)

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Industrial coatings

Weather, heat and chemical resistance with hiding power

We offer pigments that meet industrial performance requirements such as weather, heat and chemical resistance. Our lead-free pigments can also be used as alternatives to lead chromate, supporting coating design according to the application and required performance.

Representative brands: Fastogen, Cinquasia, Irgazin, Heliogen, Sicopal, Sicotan and Paliotan
Evaluation criteria: hue, weather resistance, heat resistance, chemical resistance, hiding power, tinting strength and gloss

Factory equipmentHigh weather resistanceHeat resistanceChemical resistanceHiding power

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Architectural coatings

Weather resistance and heat shielding

We offer a broad range of organic, inorganic and hybrid pigments for architectural applications and support versatile color design. The lineup includes lead-free pigments as lead-chromate alternatives, NIR-control pigments for heat shielding and treated pigments for water-based coatings.

Representative brands: Irgazin, Irgalite, Paliotol, Fastogen, Heliogen, Sicopal, Xfast, Luconyl and Disperse
Evaluation criteria: hue, weather resistance, alkali resistance, hiding power, NIR-reflection heat shielding and dispersibility

Roofs and exterior wallsHeat shielding (NIR control)Lead-chromate alternativeTreated pigments

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Trend Articles

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

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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 is inspired by creative ideas, emerging trends, and desired color effects. This series brings inspiration to life through coating formulations featuring our pigments and effects. Discover our latest color trends and technologies, along with products and solutions designed to meet a wide range of needs.
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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	Color	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

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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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