Immersion Dyes
Techniques Chimiques Nouvelles (TCN) is a French manufacturer with over 60 years of experience in dip-dyeing technology for plastics, selling to 98+ countries across eyewear, additive manufacturing and custom-creation industries. AM Futures supplies TCN's liquid immersion dyes for 3D printed polymer parts in the UK, compatible with MJF, SLS, SLA and FDM.
Universal Range
TCN's universal immersion dye range for a simple, fast dyeing process across all major additive manufacturing technologies. 28 standard colours are mixable to extend the palette further.
| Type | Universal liquid immersion dye |
|---|---|
| Standard colours | 28, mixable |
| Compatible processes | MJF, SLS, SLA, FDM |
| Packaging | 1L / 5L / 10L jerricans |
High-Performance Range
A concentrated, high-performance dye range with greater resistance to UV, abrasion and perspiration than the standard GTC range, aimed at demanding automotive, aerospace and orthopaedic applications.
| Type | High-performance liquid immersion dye |
|---|---|
| Standard colours | 20 |
| Resistance | Higher UV, abrasion & perspiration resistance than GTC |
| Target sectors | Automotive, aerospace, orthopedics |
| Packaging | 1L / 5L / 10L jerricans |
Food-Contact Grade
A GTD-range dye formulated to comply with EU Regulation No. 10/2011 on plastics intended for food contact, for parts that need colour finishing without compromising food-safety compliance.
| Type | Food-contact-compliant liquid immersion dye |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue 8889 |
| Compliance | EU Regulation No. 10/2011 (plastics, food contact) |
| Packaging | 1L / 5L / 10L jerricans |
GTC Range — Certified Black
TCN's first certified black dye for additive manufacturing, recommended for PA12S parts on MJF and standard white PA on SLS. Independently validated by accredited laboratories for biocompatibility — cytotoxicity and skin irritation — so dyed parts can be used in applications involving skin contact across medical, industrial and technical products.
| Type | Certified black immersion dye (GTC range) |
|---|---|
| Recommended for | PA12S (MJF), standard white PA (SLS) |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5 & 10993-12 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-23 & OECD 439 (skin irritation) |
| Target sectors | Medical, industrial, technical products |
| Packaging | 1L / 5L / 10L jerricans |
Impregnation & Sealing
A ready-to-use impregnation and sealing spray for 3D printed parts. Its colourless, low-viscosity acrylic formulation penetrates micro-porosity to seal the part and strengthen its surface, cutting capillary absorption and adding resistance to moisture, dirt and mechanical, thermal and chemical stress — without altering a satin finish. Particularly suited to protecting and stabilising dyed parts.
| Type | Ready-to-use impregnation & sealing spray |
|---|---|
| Finish | Colourless, low-viscosity, satin-safe |
| Compatible processes | SLS, MJF, SLA, FDM |
| Materials | ABS, PMMA, resin-based |
Beyond additive manufacturing, TCN's 60-year catalogue covers dip-dyeing, dry barrel polishing and decorative finishing for eyewear, sunglass lenses, acetate accessories and creative work. Ask us if you need any of these.
Dip-dyeing products
Universal and high-performance liquid dyes for eyewear frames, temples, sunglass lenses and acetate parts.
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Dry polishing pastes
Premium and Standard barrel-polishing pastes for cellulose acetate, bioplastics, PMMA and SLA resins.
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Resins, varnishes & colorants
Solvent-free resins and varnishes for logo insertion and cold enamelling, plus in-mass colorants for resins and waxes.
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We'll help you choose the right TCN range and pair it with the equipment to apply it.
