COLORANTS AND ADDITIVES FOR WIRE & CABLE PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR WIRE & CABLE APPLICATION DESCRIPTION PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations • Non ortho-phthalate range available PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications • Non ortho-phthalate range available Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable • Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins • Compatibility with cross-linkable systems • Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications Filled Polyolefins, Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant PE Cable • Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens • Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant formulations PE Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene1 • Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene • Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this cross-linking method Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber • Fully compatible with vulcanization process Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU • Provides good opacity at low addition levels Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU • Provides good color strength TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands • High temperature range available PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the application PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables • Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials 1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a comprehensive range of color series, covering the diverse specifications demanded by the cable industry. Brominated Flame Retardants Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives Provide efficient flame retardancy across a variety of resins. Reduces material inventory and allows the use of general purpose resins.

Unique Glowing Effects for Resins These colorants are custom formulated to take advantage of the transparency and light transmission properties of the base resin. They may be used in transparent resins such as acrylic, GPPS, PC, PET, PETG and SAN.

Colorant and additive masterbatches created with virgin resin, however, means a package does not reach the full 100% PCR goal.  Replaces virgin resin, reducing total energy consumption and limiting emissions* Add antistatic and UV protection to products built from biodegradable resins.

Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.

Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.

Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.

Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.

The collection of eleven earthy and elegant bio-derived colors can be used with recycled and bio-derived resins, and can also be formulated for use with fully biodegradable and compostable resins. Biodegradable, recyclable and bio-compostable when used with appropriate resins Add antistatic and UV protection to products built from biodegradable resins.

Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.

The first, Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations, is based on recycled resin and/or filler from post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources. The second, Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations, contains bio-based resin from renewable plant sources. Formulated using engineered thermoplastic resins and select metallic fillers, they offer densities similar to traditional metals while providing design and processing flexibility.