https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/fiber-solutions-business-unit-overview-2020.pdf
The product
portfolio covers an extensive selection of quality Masterbatches, either in
PET, PBT, or PA, specially formulated to meet various demands.
Carriers: PET, PBT, PA 6, PA 66, others
• Continuous filament spinning, including
fine denier (POY, FDY, HOY, bi-component yarns)
• Spunbond
WHITE
• TiO2 white with excellent opacifying
or tinting strength
• Optical white MBs that improve the surface
whiteness and/or brightness of end products
• Optimal melt flow properties allow a good
mixture with the polymer matrix yielding
the best possible spinnability
• Full pigment dispersion ensures maximum CPF/
Spinning pack life
Rachatewa, Bangplee Samutprakarn,
Thailand, 10540
Phone: +66 232 791 00
Americas
The ColorMatrix Corporation
680 North Rocky River Drive
Berea, 44017 OH, USA
Phone: +1 216 622 0100
Innovation Center & Manufacturing Plant
2900 Shawnee Industrial Way
Suwanee, GA, United States, 30024
Phone: +1 770 271 5900
ColorMatrix do Brasil Indústria e
Comércio de Pigmentos e Aditivos Ltda.
13295-000 Itupeva, SP Brazil
Av.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/OnColor Lux Colorants for Glow-In-The-Dark Effects Product Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATIONS
• Automotive, consumer products, E&E products
• PP, ABS, PC co-polyester, PA6, PA 66, PA12, and
others on request
KEY BENEFITS
• Up to 10 hours glow depending on resin,
activation energy, and pigment loading
• Unlimited repetition of energy accumulation
and emission process
• Excellent temperature and chemical stability
• Excellent weathering fastness and lightfastness
• Limited influence on mechanical properties
• Formulated with low-concern substances
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/therma-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Injection Molding Parameters
Base Resin PPA PPS PA 6/6 PA 12
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)*
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–580
(288–305)
440–490
(227–254)
440–480
(227–250)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
560–615
(293–324)
470–510
(243–266)
460–510
(238–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
590–630
(310–333)
490–540
(254–282)
480–520
(250–271)
Nozzle 575–615
(302 –324)
600–625
(316–330)
520–570
(271–300)
500–530
(260–277)
Melt Temperature °F (°C) 575–615
(302–324)
600–625
(316–330)
520–570
(271–300)
500–530
(260–277)
Mold Temperature °F (°C) 250–300
(121–150)
250–300
(121–150)
150–200
(66–93)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 1.0–3.0 in/sec
Back Pressure 25–100 psi
Screw Speed 25–75 rpm
Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hours @ 175 (80) 6 hours @ 300 (150) 3 hours @ 180 (82) 3 hours @ 180 (82)
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in
Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 4–5 tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.