For 2026, the Color Solutions business unit within Vibrantz Technologies introduces its Color of the Year: Infinity Blue—a deep, calming blue that reflects humanity’s growing desire for stillness, reflection and meaningful connection in everyday spaces.

Selected by Vibrantz’s global color science and commercial experts, Infinity Blue is guided by extensive trend research and real-world market insight. The result is a hue that feels timeless yet forward-looking—offering both emotional resonance and practical versatility across applications.

A color inspired by depth, balance and possibility

Infinity Blue draws inspiration from the vastness of the ocean and the openness of the sky. It is a color that invites pause—evoking clarity, calm and quiet confidence—while maintaining the depth and strength required for modern design.

As consumers seek environments that promote well-being and intentional living, blue continues to emerge as a trusted anchor. Infinity Blue goes beyond familiarity, offering a contemplative tone that balances serenity with substance. It supports spaces designed for restoration and focus, while remaining adaptable enough for bold architectural statements and refined industrial finishes.

Shaping color direction across markets and materials

Forecasted to influence color application trends across architectural coatings, industrial paints and thermoset plastics, Infinity Blue provides designers and manufacturers with a versatile foundation for 2026 and beyond.

Its ability to pair seamlessly with both warm and cool colors makes it ideal for layered, sophisticated color palettes—whether used as a dominant shade or a grounding accent. From residential and commercial interiors to durable industrial and specialty applications, Infinity Blue delivers depth without heaviness and calm without compromise.

“Infinity Blue reflects the clarity, calm and intentional design direction we see shaping markets worldwide,” said Barry Misquitta, president of Color Solutions at Vibrantz Technologies. “Our teams are deeply engaged in understanding global color behavior, material trends and the needs of our customers. Selecting this hue underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, high-performing and more sustainable solutions.”

A global color story, interpreted locally

Recognizing that color preferences are shaped by culture, environment and regional trends, Vibrantz will unveil four complementary Color of the Year palettes for North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Each regional palette is centered around Infinity Blue while incorporating locally relevant hues that reflect emerging design influences and customer needs in those markets. Together, these palettes reinforce Vibrantz’s global perspective—ensuring customers have access to color solutions that are both trend-driven and regionally resonant.

Designed for today. Built for what’s next.

Infinity Blue is more than a color—it’s a reflection of how people want to feel in the spaces they inhabit and the products they use. It represents confidence without excess, calm without complacency and creativity grounded in purpose.

Through its Color of the Year program, Vibrantz continues to translate global trends into actionable, high-performance color solutions—helping customers anticipate change, inspire design and bring meaningful color to life.

Explore Infinity Blue and discover how Vibrantz’s 2026 Color of the Year can shape your next design.

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In today’s cautious market environment, earning customer trust is more challenging – and critical – than ever. Consumers want assurance that the products they rely on every day are safe, dependable and built to last, especially when it comes to essential home appliances. Hot water tanks, for example, are a fundamental part of the home, playing a vital role in delivering safe, reliable water for everyday use.

For hot water tank manufacturers, meeting baseline compliance requirements is no longer enough. They must show a clear commitment to safety, durability and responsibility. Consumers, regulators and workers alike expect manufacturers to use safer, high-performing and long-lasting materials that protect household appliances throughout their extended service life.

What is driving change in hot water tanks?

Hot water tanks are fundamental to modern living, yet the requirements around their production have evolved dramatically. Worldwide, manufacturers are navigating new challenges such as:

• Tighter drinking-water quality regulations:
  Mandates like the European Directive 2020/2184 set stringent limits on the migration of substances from tank materials into potable water. This increases demand for advanced enamel formulations that provide certifiable corrosion protection in line with standards such as DIN4753-3 (2025 02).

• Enhanced occupational health and safety standards:
  Companies are prioritizing the well-being of their workforce through responsible manufacturing practices. This transition involves adopting safer enamel coatings, such as nickel-free and low-quartz options, which reduce skin and respiratory hazards, with some of our solutions qualifying for label-free classification under EU safety standards.

• Higher performance demands from modern water chemistries:
  Enameled tank interiors must endure increasingly harsh conditions. Softened water can accelerate corrosion and increase thermal stress — factors that ultimately shorten the lifespan of hot water tanks.

Modern water tanks must deliver higher reliability than ever before while protecting both people and resources for years to come. Vibrantz has been advancing porcelain enamel technology for over a century, helping manufacturers meet heightened demands with confidence.

Built for the long-haul

As leaders in porcelain enamel technology, Vibrantz provides solutions that support performance at every stage of the value chain. We deliver tailored formulations for every tank, process and market need, including:

• Ready-to-use (RTU) wet enamels

• Electrostatic powder coatings

• Custom formulations designed for specific production environments

Beyond materials, our technical expertise supports customers throughout development and manufacturing with:

• On-site troubleshooting and optimization

• Line audits and performance testing

• Continuous improvements for process efficiency

Deliver confidence that lasts

Manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape of efficiency demands, durability requirements, sustainability goals and rising expectations for safety and trust. Vibrantz helps navigate these demands with proven expertise and innovative porcelain enamel technologies that protect your product and your reputation today and well into the future.

Connect with our experts at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas and discover porcelain enamel solutions engineered to protect performance, trust and longevity. Additionally, members of our Performance Coatings team will be attending the 2026 Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum and presenting at the 26th International Enamellers Congress in June 2026 in Paris, France.

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The turning point: A smarter, more sustainable solution

Change is emerging where performance meets sustainability. The glass industry and brand owners are seeking technologies that reduce environmental impact without compromising durability or design freedom.

The Vibrantz Alsfeld, Germany team, led by Christina Koch and Marcel Spanntig, leveraged their expertise in plastic coatings to develop Hydro Quick (HQ) 80°C waterborne coatings to deliver that balance. By curing at 80°C, these offer 50% or more energy savings compared to traditional systems. This innovation required identifying suitable raw materials and adapting to various application methods and techniques.

Vibrantz’s low-curing material can cut energy use and carbon emissions up to 75% while achieving record-low VOC levels for further environmental benefits. Critically, this sustainable option maintains the strength, adhesion and limitless color and gloss variation that designers and manufacturers expect.

As customers switch to our 80°C system, they are seeing a real impact on energy use. In a time when efficiency and cost savings are top of mind, we are giving them a smarter solution that delivers value on multiple levels.

Marcel Spanntig, Technical Sales Support, EMEA, Container Glass

Applications that shape everyday life

As the demand grows for eco-friendly glass packaging solutions, customers still expect top performance. Our 80°C coatings offer excellent functionality and aesthetics while supporting efficient production. They are well-suited for applications we encounter across daily life, including:

• Ceramic and glass tableware
• Beverage bottles
• Perfume and cosmetics flacons
• Home décor (lamps, furniture, decorative items)
• Drinkware

Additional advantages of HQ 80°C coatings

Through this innovation, Vibrantz offers a first-to-market solution that redefines the future of container glass decoration. HQ 80°C coatings bring additional advantages including:

• Compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG), VOC, and solvent regulations
• Alignment with corporate sustainability initiatives like Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), net-zero and circularity
• Seamless integration into existing production lines
• Compatibility with post-decoration processes (hot stamping, metallization, silk screening)
• Expert technical training and ongoing support
• Concentrated formulas that cut shipping costs, storage requirements and overall footprint
• Ultra-low-curing temperatures with optional air drying

Theater, story and brand value

As Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, once observed, packaging is more than protection; it can be theater, it can create a story. For container glass, packaging is a canvas for brand storytelling. From large-scale beverage producers to boutique wineries and cosmetics brands, coatings are not just technical — they are emotional. They define how a product feels in the hand, how it looks on a table and how it reflects light on a store shelf. 80°C coatings make it possible to tell a brilliant story while elevating brand value through smarter, more responsible design choices.

Our 80°C series comes in a wide range of colors, textures and effects – offering virtually limitless possibilities to express your brand’s unique character. Whether you are aiming for a subtle matte finish, a vibrant metallic sheen or a custom effect all your own, we can help you create packaging that truly stands apart.

Effective glass decoration that elevates

Our 80°C series makes glass decoration more energy-efficient, cost-effective and sustainably advanced — delivering premium finishes across applications that touch daily life. Available for pneumatic application and electrostatic disc or bell, they meet the demand for variety, durability and beauty while driving innovation across the glass industry.

Contact us today to help shape tomorrow’s standards and make your container glass decoration truly memorable.

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This milestone demonstrates how design rooted in environmental responsibility—paired with tangible performance advantages—can help coatings manufacturers and retailers advance their own sustainability goals.

A clean, emission-free approach to color

From the start, Pearls was engineered to revolutionize tinting by eliminating unnecessary ingredients and reducing environmental impact at every stage.

Pearls doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients such as humectants, biocides, preservatives or disruptive additives. This enables paint manufacturers to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly, emission-free paints without compromising color performance.

The solid colorant system maintains full color integrity during both production and tinting, aligning with increasing eco-conscious consumer preferences for safer, low-VOC coatings.

Circular design from concept to commercialization

Sustainability principles guided the Pearls concept from its earliest development through large-scale manufacturing.

At every stage of production, we have worked to use our resources as effectively as possible. Materials that fall out of specification are recycled back into production or repurposed elsewhere, while packaging is made entirely from recycled materials or designed for full recyclability.

Efficient packaging and storage further minimize transport emissions, reinforcing our commitment to lifecycle optimization.

LCA confirms real-world environmental gains

The LCA results quantify what makes Pearls a breakthrough in sustainable tinting. By eliminating certain chemical compounds and minimizing waste, Pearls reduces global warming potential (GWP) and overall energy use throughout the value chain.

While ingredient selection is the largest contributor to Pearls’ lower GWP, additional benefits such as less waste in containers and reduced maintenance requirements for dispensers also improve the environmental profile.

Together, these efficiencies contribute to a 15% reduction in carbon footprint per square meter of coated surface versus a conventional tinting solution—an important benchmark for manufacturers seeking to meet or exceed sustainability targets.

Why it matters

Compared to conventional liquid colorants, Pearls’ overall environmental impact is significantly lower throughout its lifecycle. Reduced waste generation, alonger shelf life, fewer raw materials in the formulation and higher pigment load all contribute to its reduced CO₂ emissions and GWP. These attributes make Pearls not only a cleaner choice—but a smarter, longer-lasting one.

Supporting people and purpose

Beyond environmental metrics, Pearls delivers operational and social benefits. The clean, service-friendly concept reduces mess, minimizes heavy lifting, and simplifies tinting processes for store associates and production staff. It is about protecting people as much as the planet.

Simplified labeling, fewer ingredients and less waste also support safer workplaces and more transparent products.

Driving continuous improvement

Vibrantz continues to scale the Pearls technology globally, investing in energy-efficient production, sustainable raw materials and renewable energy use across its facilities. Continuous investments in process efficiency and energy reduction at Vibrantz’s growing production site in Sittard, Netherlands further lower Pearls’ lifecycle emissions, demonstrating how scaling up can actually mean scaling down environmental impact. These efforts align with the company’s broader CSR roadmap to lower emissions, enhance product circularity and empower customers to reach their sustainability goals. With a verified 15% lower carbon footprint and a cleaner, simpler tinting process, Pearls demonstrates how sustainability and performance can truly go hand in hand—empowering paint manufacturers to achieve measurable climate goals without compromising color quality or customer experience. Learn more here.

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Our new SiC abrasive-free slurry

As the industry advances toward SiC-based MOSFETs, manufacturing precision has become paramount. These devices require ultra-smooth, defect-free wafer surfaces to achieve optimal performance and reliability. Yet traditional slurry-based polishes pose a persistent challenge. Conventional slurries rely on abrasive particles to planarize wafers – but those same particles can cause scratches, pits or defects that diminish yield and compromise device integrity. For high-performance semiconductors, this remains a critical production bottleneck.

Why abrasive-free matters

In conventional polishing, abrasive particles are used to remove material and shape wafer surfaces. However, they introduce challenges such as:

• Sediment buildup
• Cleaning complexity
• Surface defects

Alternatively, our abrasive-free slurry eliminates these issues and offers:

• Cleaner surfaces with fewer defects and smoother finishes
• Higher usable wafer area, boosting yield
• Less post-cleaner loading, reducing waste
• Improved line stability due to reduced sedimentation, caused by abrasive build up
• Reduced cost of ownership, thanks to simplified cleaning and fewer reworks

Advancing toward market readiness

While still in its final stages of development, our abrasive-free slurry is already performing at a level comparable to market-standard abrasive formulations. It delivers high initial polishing rates and is specifically optimized for single-pass processes, providing both speed and precision.

During benchmarking, our SRS 2550 formulation demonstrated up to 99% usable wafer area with surface roughness between 0.7-0.8Å and removal rates of 4–6 µm per hour — a performance profile positioned to support the semiconductor evolution in wafer sizes and advanced devices.

Shaping what is next in surface technology

In a world where flexibility, process stability and scalability define success, our new SRS 2550 slurry provides semiconductor manufacturers with an innovative tool to higher efficiency and yield.

Connect with our team to learn more about our latest advancements in SiC slurries, review our abrasive-free product data sheet and other surface technology innovations, shaping our everyday future.   

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Every year, more than 15 million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans – a key indicator of the global waste crisis. Despite advances in recycling systems, one category of packaging is still a stubborn blind spot: black and dark-colored plastics. Traditionally colored with carbon black pigments, these materials absorb rather than reflect near-infrared (NIR) light.

This matters because modern recycling facilities depend on NIR detection systems to find, sort and route plastics into the correct waste streams. When dark packaging passes undetected, it is mislabeled as “unsortable” and often sent straight to landfills or incineration. This invisible barrier has made black packaging synonymous with lack of recyclability, which undermines circular economy goals.

At the same time, dark packaging is beloved by consumers and brands. The color black denotes elegance, intelligence and authority, while other deep tones signal confidence and sophistication. Color psychology can influence 85% of customers’ purchase decisions, making it a non-negotiable element of brand identity. The result: companies have faced a frustrating tradeoff in sustainability-versus-design.

Applications across industries

Black and dark plastics are everywhere, from food trays and beverage bottles to personal care packaging and durable consumer goods. In the U.S. alone, they represent 15% of plastic waste, overall. Meanwhile, proposed legislation, such as the Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024, is pushing for 30% recyclable content in packaging by 2030.

These pressures ripple across the value chain. Brand owners face costs to redesign or substitute materials. Waste management companies struggle with inefficiencies in sorting. Increasingly eco-conscious consumers grow skeptical of sustainability claims when “recyclable” dark packaging ends up polluting the environment.

The question is clear: how can the industry reconcile consumer desire for sleek, dark packaging with the planet’s urgent need for sustainable solutions?

See in the dark with NIR technology

The solution lies in rethinking pigments, not abandoning color. NIR-reflective pigments make black and dark plastics visible to NIR detectors, allowing sorting machines to identify them accurately and recycle them alongside lighter-colored plastics.

Unlike carbon black, which absorbs NIR light, Vibrantz’s pigments reflect it, effectively unlocking the unique “fingerprint” of each polymer. In practical terms, this means that a black polypropylene shampoo bottle or a dark PET tray can now be recognized as recyclable material in sorting facilities. Trials at facilities like TOMRA and PICVISA have shown that plastics colored with Vibrantz pigments are detected easily and reliably.

The beauty of this solution is that it preserves the consumer-facing benefits of dark packaging, such as brand identity, shelf appeal and emotional resonance, without sacrificing recyclability. The switch to NIR pigments is cost-effective compared to redesigning packaging or changing materials entirely, and the end consumer perceives no difference in look or feel.

Vibrantz’s role: Pioneering sustainable pigment solutions

Vibrantz has taken a leadership position in this space, pioneering two first-to-market NIR pigment technologies:

• Food-grade solutions, designed for applications like sushi trays, which meet strict migration standards (FDA-approved and compliant with EU 10/2011).
• Commodity-grade solutions, ideal for broader consumer packaging and durable goods.

By combining expertise in material science, advanced formulation technology, and responsible sourcing, Vibrantz ensures that its pigments satisfy both expectations for performance and standards for regulation and sustainability.

Collaborations have been central to progress. Through partnerships with plastic collectors and sorters in Spain and technology providers such as PICVISA, Vibrantz has shown how pigment innovation can improve recyclability at scale.

The big picture: Circularity, policy and opportunity

As policymakers and organizations push toward a global plastics treaty that prioritizes circularity, solutions like NIR pigments will be powerful enablers. They bridge the gap between ambitious goals and practical implementation and can help industries adapt without compromising the consumer experience.

Manufacturers that adopt NIR pigments can address mounting pressures from regulations, consumer expectations and brand commitments. For waste management companies, NIR pigments can reduce inefficiencies and contamination. For society at large, NIR pigments can be an incremental but impactful step toward reducing the plastic in our landfills and oceans.

A future where color meets circularity

Sustainability goals sometimes drive difficult tradeoffs, but black and dark plastics need not be among them. By making the invisible visible, Vibrantz’s NIR pigments help industries embrace the dark, confident that color, consumer appeal and recyclability can coexist.

As sustainability imperatives continue to reshape global manufacturing, Vibrantz’s NIR pigments illustrate how a targeted innovation can unlock large-scale progress. By applying science-backed solutions, the Vibrantz team continues to create a future where packaging is both beautiful and sustainable.

See it live at K 2025

Curious to experience NIR pigments in action? Visit Vibrantz at the K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany this October. Stop by Hall 8A Booth K31 as we’ll be showcasing how our NIR pigment technology makes dark plastics truly recyclable, with the PICVISA sorting machine demonstrating real-time detection and separation of items. It’s a firsthand look at how science-backed innovation is driving a more sustainable, circular plastics economy.

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In April 2025, gold prices reached an all-time high of $3,177 per ounce, and experts believe its value will continue to rise. As costs soar, manufacturers in the dinnerware and specialty glass industries are increasingly challenged to maintain color consistency and production efficiency. Many hues like rose, magenta, red-violet, deep red and purples traditionally required gold to produce their rich tones, but as prices increase, so does the challenge to produce these colors affordably.

Turn the tables on tradition

Recognizing the limitations of relying on a single, high-cost and finite resource, our Performance Coatings team developed a series of gold-free purple onglazes. Engineered from a unique blend of pigment and glass, these onglazes replicate the depth and tone of gold-based glazes, without the need for gold. This innovation provides manufacturers with greater flexibility and resilience in an increasingly volatile market. 

When used in our lead-free decorative series, our gold-free purples meet strict health, safety and environmental standards and satisfy regulations for food contact materials including: 

• EN-1388 1-2
• European food contact tests
• ISO 4531
• California Proposition 65

These purples provide a sensible option for dinnerware manufacturers, without compromise 

Color with confidence

Vibrantz gold-free purples offer a broad palette and reliable performance. Key benefits include: 

• Compatibility with our existing Samba 100 and Carnival 100 onglaze series
• Strong chemical resistance to alkaline and acidic substances
• High temperature stability and suitability for firing up to 900°C 
• Application stability that ensures high-quality, consistent results
• Dishwasher safe and scratch resistance 
• Durability to maintain rich colors throughout lifespan

Our gold-free onglaze technology is transforming decorative colors. By choosing gold-free purples, customers can achieve many of the same popular hues as gold-based colors, with more stable raw material costs and a more predictable supply chain.

A new era of color

In unpredictable raw materials and precious metals markets, our gold-free purples offer manufacturers a more secure, scalable alternative. Gold-free purples offer a distinct palette from traditional gold-based onglazes and deliver compelling advantages for ceramic decoration like:

• Price stability – More predictable raw material costs that make less of an impact on end-market pricing 
• Supply security – More secure and scalable supply, fewer production delays and supports higher production volumes 
• Color range – Broad, rich range of colors that is comparable with many gold-based colors
• Durability – Extremely durable under everyday use

Your trusted supplier for high-performance colors

With over a century of experience in ceramic decoration colors and materials, Vibrantz continues to innovate for the current commercial environment while staying grounded in industry knowledge. Our technical experts work closely to formulate gold-free purple onglazes to specific production needs, from firing temperature to substrate and application method.  

Explore our gold-free purple solutions and contact us to get started. 

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Palladium has long been a trusted material that is typically used in combination with silver to create high-temperature resistor pastes standard in heaters-on-steel (HOS) applications, like EV cabin and battery heaters, steamers and tea kettles. However, with continued unpredictability of palladium prices, manufacturers are reevaluating their material strategies to reduce risk and stabilize costs.

Recognizing an opportunity to strengthen material planning amid persistent palladium price fluctuations, Vibrantz’s electronic materials team introduced a more resilient silver-platinum resistor paste system that matches the electrical and thermal performance of silver-palladium, provides more stable pricing and has a sustainable cost trajectory.

Resistive pastes are essential for heaters on steel

In Vibrantz’s HOS systems, thick film resistors, conductors and dielectrics play a crucial role in regulating and distributing heat across high-temperature surfaces like stainless steel. These components work in harmony to deliver efficient heat transfer, precise temperature control and protection of electronic devices.

From household appliances to industrial steamers and EV battery heaters, HOS technology enables fast, uniform heating, helping extend device lifespan and performance. Its adaptability is a key advantage, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions to meet a wide range of application needs.

Tailoring resistor technology for stability and safety

High-quality materials are critical to resistor functionality. In HOS systems, resistors are responsible for several essential functions, including:

• Heat generation – Converting electrical energy into heat and transferring it to the substrate
• Temperature control – Adjusting the resistance to regulate the amount of heat generated
• Uniform heating – Ensuring even heat distribution across the steel surface to maintain structural integrity
• Overheating prevention – Limiting the current flow to avoid damage and mitigate safety risks
• Energy efficiency – Modern resistor technology minimizes energy loss and maximizes heat conversion

Discover our comprehensive paste portfolio

We offer a selection of resistor pastes designed to meet the specific requirements of HOS applications, balancing both performance with cost effectiveness. With a rich understanding of the unique properties of palladium and platinum, our solutions ensure efficient heat transfer, long-term stability and optimal performance. Partner with Vibrantz for custom electronic systems that meet your specific performance goals.

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Homes and businesses guzzle energy, particularly when it comes to keeping cool. In fact, air conditioning (AC) uses almost 20% of the electricity in buildings worldwide. This puts a strain on power systems and raises utilities costs for city residents. The urban heat island effect, caused by buildings and roads absorbing and holding heat, makes city temperatures higher than those in rural areas. 

One strategy to mitigate the urban heat island effect and spare end-users from increased utility and maintenance costs is to use infrared reflective surfaces in exterior projects. Now, builders and paint producers can gain a competitive edge by showing their customers just how much how Vibrantz’s Cool Colors can reduce their energy bills and environmental impact. 

Cool Colors optimize savings  

Vibrantz is a leading supplier of Cool Colors pigments for construction applications. Cool Colors do more than add aesthetic appeal; they are functional coatings that improve the energy efficiency of buildings by up to 20%. Compared to traditional coatings, Cool Colors reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, resulting in lower energy bills, enhanced comfort for occupants, and a smaller carbon footprint.  

Ideal for urban environments and hotter climates, Cool Colors applications include: 

• Exterior paints for floor, roofs, walls and façades
• Asphalt coatings, asphalt roofing shingles and cement materials
• Outdoor plastic components, including furniture, fixtures, and other exterior elements

Cool Colors are proven to:

• Save energy
• Lower utility costs
• Improve comfort by reducing indoor temperatures
• Enhance the durability of exterior materials, extending their service life

Our Cool Colors range includes a variety of shades, and our color experts are available to collaborate with customers to develop and test custom Cool Colors formulas. Using infrared-reflective (IRR) pigments, even dark shades can stay cooler by reflecting infrared radiation from sunlight—despite appearing just as dark to the naked eye. 

Introducing the new Cool Colors Savings Calculator  

To help quantify the benefits of Cool Colors, we developed a user-friendly Savings Calculator in partnership with DEKRA Spain. This powerful tool allows customers to estimate the potential savings end users can achieve by incorporating Cool Colors into their construction projects.  

Use our Savings Calculator is a tool to engage customers 

• Data-driven decisions: Help them make informed choices backed by simulated data. The calculator provides estimates based on specific project parameters 
• Cost efficiency: Show them the financial benefit of using Cool Colors, helping justify the investment  
• Sustainability: Highlight the environmental benefits of Cool Colors, aligning projects with green building standards and sustainability goals  

Explore the difference Cool Colors can make 

Even small savings can add up to significant financial benefits for end users over time. Try our calculator tool to unlock the potential for greater efficiency and reduced costs. Contact us to customize a Cool Colors solution for your next build and or renovation.  

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Universal performance through smart chemistry

Diesco EKF is a universal colorant system engineered for a broad spectrum of architectural applications like interior walls. The range features eight high-performance colorants formulated to meet the strictest performance requirements—offering excellent light fastness, accuracy in pastels, opacity and cost-effectiveness. Each colorant delivers volumetrically controlled color and color strength, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility at the point of sale.

The Diesco EKF system achieves universality through an innovative pH-modification technology. Instead of relying on traditional preservatives, the formulation stabilizes the pH at approximately 9–10—creating conditions antagonistic to microbial growth. This approach ensures long-term product stability and microbial resistance while completely eliminating the need for added biocides. The result is a VOC (< 1 g/L), APE- and biocide-free system that enables manufacturers to produce coatings fully compliant with modern ecolabel requirements.

Engineered for compatibility and convenience

Developed with the needs of both paint producers and retailers in mind, Diesco EKF integrates seamlessly into existing tinting infrastructure. The plug-and-use system is compatible with standard mixing and dispensing equipment, as well as both water-based and solvent-containing systems, offering exceptional formulation flexibility. Whether used to tint decorative paints, enamels or stains, Diesco EKF provides consistent performance across product lines and brands—making it a truly universal tinting solution.

This technology also enables a seamless, biocide-free drop-in replacement for existing biocide-containing colorants—allowing manufacturers to upgrade formulations without process changes or performance trade-offs.

Meeting ecolabel expectations with confidence

Vibrantz’s commitment to sustainable product development extends beyond formulation. Diesco EKF is supported by excellent hygiene management, including regular microbiological testing to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and quality throughout production and distribution. Its composition aligns with leading ecolabel guidelines promoting biocide-free formulations—allowing paint manufacturers to meet regulatory requirements while offering safe, high-performance products to end users.

A forward-thinking tinting solution

With Diesco EKF, Vibrantz brings together modern dispersion technology, universal compatibility and responsible formulation design to offer the industry a smarter way to color sustainably. By combining innovation with environmental stewardship, this colorant system empowers customers to deliver beautiful, consistent color without compromise—today and for the future.

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