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Applications Testing for Pigments and Additives

At James M Brown, we provide dedicated applications testing to support our customers in selecting and validating the right pigments and additives for their specific formulations. Our in-house laboratory facilities and technical expertise ensure your product development process is fully supported, from concept through to full-scale manufacture.

Whether you’re developing new paints, coatings, plastics, or rubber compounds, we offer rapid, reliable testing to help you meet technical, regulatory, and performance targets with confidence.

Supporting your formulation success

For over 95 years, we have worked in close partnership with manufacturers and formulators across the world, helping to optimise product performance through expert pigment and additive selection. Our applications testing services are designed to simulate real-world manufacturing and usage conditions, ensuring that the materials we supply meet your specific requirements for:

Dispersibility and flow

Colour strength and shade accuracy

Opacity and gloss

Stability and compatibility

Weathering, UV, and chemical resistance

From quick pigment trials to more detailed performance validation, our technical service team supports you at every step.

What we test

Our testing capabilities are designed to replicate your application environment as closely as possible. We provide hands-on evaluation and guidance for pigment and additive performance across a variety of formulations and industries:

Coatings and Paints

  • Wet paint and powder coating dispersion testing
  • Shade matching and opacity checks
  • Dry film appearance, gloss and adhesion
  • Anti-corrosive pigment performance
  • Compatibility with resins, solvents, and additives
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Tailored support for your industry

Every formulation is unique — which is why our testing service is always customer-specific. We adapt our testing approach to your product type, processing method, and end-use application, offering insights and technical validation for:

  • Paint and coating manufacturers
  • Rubber and plastic compounders
  • Colourant producers
  • OEMs and converters
  • R&D and innovation teams

With direct access to our product development lab and formulation specialists, we ensure your selected materials perform as expected in your system.

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Why choose James M Brown for pigment applications testing?

In-house technical facilities – Rapid testing turnaround and reliable results

Industry-specific knowledge – Decades of pigment expertise across multiple sectors

Colour matching & validation – Ensure consistent results in production

Customer-focused approach – Testing aligned to your exact technical goals

Full product traceability – All samples linked to real-world, bulk-available grades

Speak to the experts

Our technical team is ready to support you with application testing, pigment recommendations, and additive optimisation. Whether you’re starting development or refining an existing product, we’ll help you validate materials and achieve your desired results.

Contact us today to discuss your application testing requirements or to request sample support.

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