OnColor™ color and additive concentrates help manufacturers transition away from paint to in-mold color (IMC) solutions that maintain aesthetic qualities while eliminating production steps.  

Additionally, all grades are available in a natural color, allowing molded-in-color options for a broad range of durable, consumer goods.

Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Color Prediction Service is a digital service using sophisticated technology to help illustrate the color possibilities or limitations of certain types of PCR for customers, including polyolefins and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins.

It conveys a message of health, freshness and purity, but also increases the contents’ exposure to light, which raises the risk of product degradation,” said Say Eng Lee, general manager, PolyOne Color and Additives Asia. OnCap Light Shield additives enable manufacturers to protect brand integrity and the contents of the packaging by producing a clear package with improved color stability and dual light protection.”

Another benefit to incorporating these soft touch materials in packaging is the ability to add color and texture, allowing a package to stand out from the competition on the store shelf. GLS TPEs can be customized for various color effects, levels of opacity and different types of feel and texture.

The company offers manufacturers a full range of polymer and colorant solutions for virtually any wire or cable application, and supports customers globally with technical, development, and testing services at its Innovation Centers worldwide. No matter the application, we have the experience and the appropriate solutions to help customers overcome their challenges,” commented Christoph Palm, general manager, Color & Additives EMEA & India, at PolyOne.

To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.

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These include ISO pre-certified colorants; FDA-compliant materials from engineering thermoplastics and elastomers to vinyl, styrenics and olefins; RoHS and REACH compliant materials; and much more.

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