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Our Business Segments

Coatings & Ink

Your One-Stop Solution
for Paint and Ink
Manufacturing

The Coatings Division at Chemanex PLC serves as Sri Lanka's premier distributor of specialised industrial chemicals for the paint and ink manufacturing industry. With over 20 years of proven expertise and partnerships with leading global suppliers, we are the trusted partner for manufacturers seeking quality, reliability, and technical excellence.

Different coloured paint dyes by Chemanex PLC in white cups
Different coloured paint liquids by Chemanex PLC stored in black paint cans with open lids

Our Product Portfolio

Built for Performance Excellence

We engineer chemical formulations that transform manufacturing processes. Our technical expertise turns raw materials into competitive advantages for Sri Lankan producers.

BYK

BYK, a global leader in specialty additives, delivers cutting-edge solutions that enhance the performance and quality of paints and inks worldwide. Through our partnership with BYK, Chemanex PLC brings these innovative technologies directly to Sri Lankan manufacturers.

Additives & Performance Enhancers

Rheology Modifiers

UV Stabilizers

Anti-foaming and Wetting Agents

Nano Additives

SUDARSHAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

A global pioneer in pigment manufacturing, Sudarshan stands at the forefront of pigment innovation, born from the strategic integration of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited and Heubach Group of Germany, after Heubach’s 2022 acquisition of Clariant’s pigment business. Harnessing over 270 years of combined expertise, Sudarshan offers a premier, comprehensive spectrum of colorants and color solutions. Chemanex PLC has partnered with Sudarshan for decades to bring Sudarshan color mastery to Sri Lankan manufacturers.

Organic Pigments

Inorganic Pigments

Effect Pigments

Pigment Preparation

Dyes

Corrosion Protection Pigments

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Titanium Dioxide
Iron Oxides
Organic Pigments
  • Providing intense color, outstanding dispersion, and enduring performance, tailored for coatings and inks.
  • Organic Pigments – Azo, Anthanthrone, Benzimidazolone, DPP, Indanthrone, Isoindoline, Phthalocyanine and Quinacridone.
Inorganic Pigments
  • Deliver outstanding thermal, chemical, and weather resistance, ensuring high opacity and enduring stability for durable coatings.
  • The range includes Blacks, Browns, Chromes, Yellows, Spinel Blues, Greens, Nickel and vivid Bismuth Vanadate pigments.
Effect Pigments
  • Dynamic mica-based pigments, featuring platelets coated with metal oxides deliver silky shimmer through bold metallic effects.
  • Non-toxic and highly resistant to heat, weathering, and chemicals.
Pigment Preparation
  • Leveraging decades of formulation mastery, M/S Sudarshan crafts tailor-made pigment preparations for coatings and specialty inks.
  • Their backward integration across organic and inorganic pigments delivers uniform quality, optimized performance, and cost-effective solutions.
Dyes
  • Engineered for superb solubility, vivid color strength, and adherence to strict purity standards, including the EU Cosmetic Directive.
  • Suitable for diverse solvent and water-based systems, enabling diverse applications that demand precision, purity, and performance.
Corrosion Protection Pigments
  • Providing top-tier corrosion resistance, with robust regulatory compliance and strong environmental safety standards.
  • Product portfolio includes -Modified orthophosphates, Polyphosphates, Organic Inhibitors and Zinc free technologies.
Additives & Performance Enhancers
  • BYK additives for superior performance.
  • Rheology modifiers and thickeners.
  • Anti-foaming and wetting agents.
  • UV stabilisers and antioxidants
Rheology Modifiers
  • Advanced thickening and flow control solutions.
  • Optimise application properties and storage stability.
  • Wide range for water-based and solvent-based systems.
UV Stabilizers
  • Long-lasting protection against weathering.
  • Maintain color stability and durability.
  • Essential for exterior and high-performance coatings.
Anti-foaming and Wetting Agents
  • Superior foam control for smooth application.
  • Enhanced substrate wetting and leveling.
  • Improved surface quality and appearance.
Nano Additives
  • Next-generation performance enhancement.
  • Improved scratch resistance and durability.
  • Advanced functional properties.
Titanium Dioxide
  • Premium grade TiO₂ for superior opacity and brightness.
  • Various surface treatments for optimal performance.
  • Technical grades for specific applications.
Iron Oxides
  • Iron Oxide - natural and synthetic grades.
  • Weather-resistant formulations.
  • Complete color range from yellows to blacks.

Get in touch

077 329 6557 / 076 533 1185

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anuruddhika@chemanex.lk / udana@chemanex.lk