https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-next-generation-solutions-facilitate-use-recycled-plastics-packaging-applications
Calculating the Color Gamut
The PCR Color Prediction Service, helps brand owners understand what colors are achievable based on the amount of PCR used.
This premium service simplifies and accelerates the selection of preferred colors for polymers with PCR content, avoiding time-consuming trial and error.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/eliminate-paint-these-three-vehicle-components?ind%5B0%5D=6601
Color Design
New polymer formulation technologies are breaking down this stigma.
Advances in molded-in color technologies allow geometrically complex parts to be produced without compromising on color.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/drug-delivery-systems
Avient’s range of medical-grade polymers, colorants, and additives can enhance the safety and effectiveness of these devices while helping manufacturers mitigate risks when bringing products to market.
Color Cosmetics
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare colorants includes standard and customized color solutions for a variety of polymers, from polyolefins, PC, PEBA, ABS, and styrenics to high temperature polysulfone resins.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Additives and Colorants for PP-R PP-RCT Pipes - Application Snapshot.pdf
PIPE & FITTINGS MANUFACTURER W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N • Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Specific color targets for external and inner layers • Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer • Food contact approval for the inner layer • Batch-to-batch consistency • Matched color references in concentrates suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Developed custom colorant/antioxidant combination masterbatch with high resistance to chlorine and food contact approval for the inner layer • Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for sustained performance Color concentrates and color/antioxidant combination masterbatch KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2022, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Additives%20and%20Colorants%20for%20PP-R%20Pipe%20Systems%20Application%20Bulletin.pdf
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/no-gambling-successful-molded-color-transition?ind%5B0%5D=6601
Engineered Polymer Services
Interested in reaping the benefits of converting a painted part to a molded-in color (MIC) part?
No Gambling on a Successful Molded-in Color Transition
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-cleaner-and-safer-automotive-parts?rtype%5B0%5D=1124
To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-cleaner-and-safer-automotive-parts?sust%5B0%5D=1139
To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-cleaner-and-safer-automotive-parts?ind%5B0%5D=6601
To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-cleaner-and-safer-automotive-parts
To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
Can PK be colored and what are the limitations?
Polyketone is naturally a burnt orange color and is known to be more challenging to color.
These can be colored at the press or with pre-color.