https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/CAI W_C - Product Selection Guide EMEA_0.pdf
UV Light Stabilizers
Cesa™ Light Additives
Long-term protection against weather degradation.
RAL 3015 - Afnor A-870
BS/IEC 304
(Dark Grey)
RAL 6024 - Afnor A-460
Afnor A-571
(Light Blue)
RAL 4005 - Afnor A-730
RAL 7035 - BS/IEC 304
(Light Grey)
RAL 2004 - BS/IEC 304 RAL 8002 - BS/IEC 304
RAL 6016 - Afnor A-445
RAL 6027 - BS/IEC 304 RAL 7032
RAL 1021 - BS/IEC 304
Afnor A-330
RAL 5015 - BS/IEC 304
RAL 7000 - Afnor A-625
RAL 2003
RAL 6018 - BS/IEC 304
RAL 9005 - BS/IEC 304
Afnor A-603
RAL 9010 - BS/IEC 304
Afnor A-665
RAL 8003
RAL 3000 - BS/IEC 304
Afnor A-805
The following colors are available in all ranges with short-term delivery.
Main RAL colors correspond to BS and/or Afnor colors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
High-Gloss Nylon (PA6) Formulations
High-performing, durable products are at the
forefront of consumer demands.
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics mimic the
vibrant, high-gloss appearance of paint, while
offering premium UV stability, minimized scratch
appearance, and inherent corrosion resistance.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance
Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance
Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step
Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions
Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics***
Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
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