DuPont to market custom liquid colorants and fine particle dispersions

DuPont to market custom liquid colorants and fine particle dispersions

DuPont has formed a new business unit to offer custom formulated liquid colorants and fine particle dispersions to the plastics industry. The company says that the offering will provide customers with a range of individualized services from initial development through ongoing manufacture. DuPont Specialty Colorants and Additives will be a part of DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies.

"Historically, DuPont has used its dispersion technology, colour chemistry, polymer science and formulation capabilities to create high-quality liquid colorants and fine particle dispersions for its internal needs," says John Fitch, DuPont Specialty Colorants and Additives business development manager.

"DuPont businesses involved in the automotive and industrial paint, digital ink, fibres and polymers markets have long used this capability to enhance their product offerings." The acquisition of the Herberts coatings businesses has given DuPont significant additional capabilities in research and development, engineering and manufacturing.

"We solve colour, productivity and application problems," said George Wheeler, DuPont Specialty Colorants and Additives product manager. "Our solutions help customers add value to their products and reduce cost."