DIC – Synthetic Resins
DIC Corporation is a Japanese chemical group founded in 1908, renowned for its printing inks, pigments and resin technologies. The Functional Products division harnesses DIC’s world‑class polymer science to supply synthetic resins used in coatings, adhesives, composites, automotive and electronics industries. Its comprehensive portfolio spans acrylics, polyurethanes, epoxies, phenolics and polyester resins, with both solvent‑borne and water‑borne systems. DIC’s expertise in modifying polymer backbones allows it to tailor properties for specific applications, including high durability, chemical resistance and low VOC emissions.
- Company Snapshot: DIC Corporation’s Functional Products division supplies synthetic resins and related products to a broad range of industries.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy (EPICLON), phenolic (PHENOLITE), polyester/alkyd and unsaturated polyester resins; butadiene latex; UV‑curable resins.
- Primary Applications: Architectural and industrial coatings, adhesives and sealants, automotive components, electronics encapsulation, composites and additive manufacturing.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: DIC offers broad formulation flexibility and can tailor mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties. Both solvent‑ and water‑borne systems enable VOC compliance.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Development of high‑solids and UV‑curable resins that lower solvent emissions; incorporation of bio‑based segments to improve recyclabilitydic-global.com.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Target provides customised resin systems with local technical service to accelerate formulation development, ensure compliance and enhance coating durability.
