Cycle time improvement, reduced maintenance costs, color standardization mark success To assure color consistency, the development process also included creation of color specifications – the first time the OEM had such standardization for underhood parts. Color standardization on behalf of the OEM for underhood parts

It planned to reduce the amount of lead processed at its Plant No. 2 by 20 percent – or 20,000 pounds – through substituting reduced-lead or lead-free compounds and color concentrates. They also switched from color concentrates containing heavy metal to RoHS-compliant OnColor™ color concentrates. Enhanced “green” reputation: Kalas ultimately removed 100,000 pounds of lead from its operations, due in large part to reformulated vinyl compounds and color concentrates.

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Tint this mixture with Wilflex Equalizers to a complimentary color to the foil or the flock. Do not mix more than the recommended 10 percent in to plastisol colors. Add about 10% of finished color. 

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation, a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is investing in its GSDI specialty dispersions business to better serve customers, improve operational efficiency, and launch innovative new colorant and additive solutions for silicone and other thermoset applications. Van Hulle, president, Color, Additives and Inks, PolyOne Corporation. PolyOne’s specialty dispersions business operates within its Color, Additive and Inks segment and provides colorant solutions specifically formulated to the exacting specifications for carrier systems such as silicone, rubber, vinyl, epoxy, urethane, and plasticizers.