Sun Chemical Will Showcase PPS Portfolios at FAKUMA 2026
The supplier will present heat-resistant materials and near-infrared sorting solutions for electronics and recycling.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Chemistry
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Sun Chemical will demonstrate its DIC.PPS resin portfolio and masterbatch technologies at FAKUMA 2026, which is scheduled for October 12 through October 16, 2026. The company intends to exhibit materials focused on electrification, thermal management, and recycling.
Why it matters
The company aims to address persistent industry challenges in plastic sorting and thermal management. These material developments specifically target the needs of the electronics and environmental sustainability sectors.
The DIC.PPS Z-650-MV grade provides a 200V medium-CTI (Comparative Tracking Index) performance. Sun Chemical also employs soot-free, carbon black-free technology to enable plastic identification via near-infrared sensors.
The players
Sun Chemical
A global manufacturer specializing in printing inks, pigments, and advanced materials for electronics, packaging, and agricultural applications.
The details
Sun Chemical utilizes specific polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) formulations to manage thermal and chemical stress in electrification hardware. For recycling applications, the company integrates technology that allows plastics to be detected by near-infrared light, facilitating sorting. These materials are processed alongside the TropoSol C100 agricultural film, which is designed to react to environmental heat conditions.
Timeline
October 12-16, 2026: Sun Chemical showcases its product portfolios at FAKUMA 2026.
The Tech Race
The push for carbon-black-free materials directly addresses limitations in automated sorting systems common in European plastic recycling infrastructure. This follows a broader industry race to move away from materials that evade near-infrared detection protocols.
Engineers and product designers in the electronics and agricultural sectors can access these material grades during the FAKUMA exhibition in Hall B4, Stand 4102. Availability and procurement timelines for these specific PPS grades will be detailed by the company during the event.
The takeaway
The event serves as a bellwether for how polymer manufacturers are pivoting to address strict recycling and thermal management requirements. Watch for technical performance reports released by Sun Chemical following the FAKUMA exhibition to confirm the scalability of their near-infrared sorting tech.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Interplas Insights.
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