Sun Chemical to Showcase Advanced Materials and Color Solutions at ACS 2026
Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in advanced materials and color solutions at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026 in Indianapolis. At booth #1866, the company will highlight a broad portfolio of functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools. These offerings are designed to support high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready coatings, addressing demanding applications in various industries from automotive to flooring, with a strong focus on environmental considerations and enhanced material properties.
Sun Chemical is set to unveil its cutting-edge advancements in coatings technology at the American Coatings Show 2026, held in Indianapolis from May 5–7. The company's display at booth #1866 will feature a comprehensive array of functional polymers, sophisticated effect pigments, and innovative digital tools, all aimed at fostering high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready coating solutions.Among the functional polymers, visitors can explore low monomer polyisocyanates that extend pot life for polyaspartic systems while maintaining mechanical integrity, alongside high-performance polyurethane dispersions tailored for rigorous flooring, textile, and artificial leather applications. Noteworthy introductions include Ceranate™ hybrid acrylic siloxane technologies for superior outdoor durability and Hydran™ GP high solid PU dispersions, which offer exceptional performance without the need for amines.In color materials, Sun Chemical will showcase the new Glacier™ Exterior Ceramic White S1303M, providing an intensely pure white with a satin effect, based on transparent synthetic mica. The latest Paliocrom® aluminum effects, particularly the bluish-red Paliocrom® Sparkling Crimson L 4050, are highlighted for automotive and industrial coatings. Other pigment innovations include Fanchon® Orange 36 for lead-free applications, Sunbrite® Red 177, a high-performance transparent anthraquinone for two-wheeler coatings, and the Cinquasia® and Paliogen® families, including Paliogen® Maroon L 3836, for demanding red pigment needs. The Heliogen® brand of blue and green Phthalocyanine pigments will also be featured for its purity and regulatory compliance. Alexandre Baron emphasized Sun Chemical's commitment to combining materials science, color expertise, and digital innovation to help customers differentiate and meet evolving industry demands sustainably.
