https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnColor REC Polymer Colorants Product Bulletin.pdf
OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants are derived from recycled content, making them a sustainable alternative to concentrates using virgin carbon black.
A PCF calculation for the use of OnColor REC colorants is available on request.
These versatile colorants can be used in multiple resins and are available in standard or custom color solutions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Rejoin PCR Colorants Product Bulletin.pdf
Rejoin™ PCR Colorants Rejoin™ PCR Colorants use post-consumer recycled (PCR) material as a carrier resin to effectively enable 100% PCR packaging..
With Rejoin PCR Colorants, formulations can include both pigments and functional additives in one solution.
Color and mechanical properties are not negatively affected during manufacture.
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 Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.