We offer the most extensive product portfolio for plastics and dope-dyed applications. By leveraging our global network, we contribute to product development that aligns with the latest market trends and regulatory requirements.
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We offer a lineup of organic pigments, inorganic pigments, effect pigments (pearlescent/metallic), and selected dyes optimized for a wide range of plastic applications. With a focus on thermal stability, weatherability, dispersibility, chemical resistance, and safety requirements (for food contact and toys), we provide products tailored to the performance requirements of each application.
What you will find on this page
Target polymers: PP/PE/PVC/PS/ABS/PA/PC/PBT/PET/POM and more
Evaluation criteria: processing thermal stability, environmental thermal stability, weatherability, lightfastness, dispersibility, chemical resistance, migration, and compliance with regulations related to food contact and toys
Sustainability: NIR-reflective black (a black color that enables near-infrared sorting of plastics for recycling)
Technical support: technical documentation and SDS, plus proposals for application-specific evaluations
We provide a broad portfolio for a wide range of plastic applications, supporting plastic product design and formulation development with a focus on color performance.
Broad Portfolio
Application-optimized offerings across organic, inorganic, effect (pearlescent/metallic) pigments, and dyes
Quickly shortlist suitable candidates using selection guides by Color Index, polymer, and application
Application-Optimized Lineup
A lineup of highly thermally stable pigments designed to deliver consistent color even in resins requiring high processing temperatures, from general purpose plastics to engineering plastics
Optimized by forming process, including injection, extrusion, and dope dyeing (spin dyeing) for fibers
Substitution proposals based on computer simulation and comparative color-swatch references
Support for Food Contact and Toy Regulations
Food contact and toys: provision of information such as FCC/FCS to confirm compliance
Analysis and information sharing based on specialized experience and expertise to support compliance with relevant regulations in each country (e.g., NIAS)
Sustainability Solutions
Black pigments suitable for use in recycling processes
Black pigments that deliver heat-reduction and temperature-rise suppression performance
Technical Support
Technical support for pigment formulation, application-specific performance evaluation, and substitution studies
Troubleshooting and performance improvement support for plastic coloration
Trust & Reliabirity (E-E-A-T)
Supervised by: Color & Display Division, Color Materials Product Headquarters (Pigments Sales Group)
Based on heat test results, we offer a lineup of pigment products
that can withstand the high processing temperatures of engineering
plastics and selected super engineering plastics.
Evaluation metrics: ΔE (color difference), heat resistance during
processing, heat resistance temperature
Color Reproducibility, Particle-Size Control, and Pressure Stability
We maintain thermal stability during processing in PP/PA/PET. In
addition, by optimizing particle-size distribution and managing
pressure rise, we reduce pigment agglomerates and help prevent yarn
breakage.
We are advancing compliance with food contact and toy regulations
across countries and regions. We provide information on compliance
status through FCC/FCS.
Support: compliance information provided via FCC/FCS; support for
individual inquiries
Operations: responding to frequent revisions and updating
information promptly
*All product names listed on this page are trademarks of the DIC Group.
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We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about pigments for plastics.
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These are colorants used to color plastics. They provide thermal stability to withstand molding
conditions such as injection, extrusion, and blow molding, and their dispersibility is adjusted so
they disperse well in the resin and develop uniform color. Depending on the product, they offer
various durability properties to meet the requirements of each application.
Organic pigments offer a wide range of characteristics, and some provide high chroma and excellent
transparency. Inorganic pigments generally offer superior weather resistance, heat resistance, and
hiding power. The appropriate choice depends on the resin and the application.
First, it is important to select additives and pigments that match the resin’s processing conditions.
For pigments, not only the pigment type but also the addition level can affect heat resistance.
For mass coloration, it is generally recommended to select pigments with minimal coarse particles to
help prevent filter/nozzle clogging. We offer pigment products with controlled particle size and
pressure-rise management.
Yes. We conduct our own analyses and evaluations and can introduce products compliant with food-contact
and toy-related regulations in various countries. To keep up with increasingly stringent regulations,
including NiAS, we continuously collect information and carry out the required analyses and evaluations.
Yes. Our NIR-reflective black pigments can be detected by near-infrared resin sorting equipment.
The black tone has been improved to be more neutral, and we can also propose color matching with other
pigments as needed.
We first select a CI and pigment product group with a hue close to the target color, then narrow down
the options considering heat resistance. In the “Domestic Products List (Pigments for Plastics)” on this
website, you can select suitable pigment products with simple operations.
Yes. We can provide evaluation-quantity samples, spectral data, and other various data.
Please share the resin type, target color, molding conditions, and application.
Please refer to the SDS, which we can provide upon request.
Abbreviations and Terminology Guide
This guide explains the abbreviations and terminology frequently used on this website.
Engineering plastics
We refer to plastics such as PA / PBT / PC collectively as “engineering plastics (Enpla).” In general, they offer heat resistance of 100℃ or higher and excellent mechanical properties.
Dope-dyed fibers (spin dyeing)
A method in which pigments or dyes are mixed into the polymer melt/solution (dope) to color the material, followed by spinning to form fibers.
Color Index (CI)
An international pigment classification system such as PR254 / PR122 / PY110 / PB15:3.
Food-contact compliance (FCC / FCS)
For pigment products that comply with food-contact regulations in each country/region, we will summarize and provide the relevant documentation (FCC / FCS: Food Contact Certificate / Food Contact Statement).
NIR (near-infrared)
Generally refers to light in the range of 780–2500 nm. Also called “heat rays,” it readily converts to heat upon absorption. It is also used for polymer sorting in recycling. Because carbon black absorbs near-infrared light, it may lead to heat build-up and can make polymer sorting more difficult.