https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color.pdf
JUST ADD
LIQUID
Quick guide to
ColorMatrix™ liquid
color for plastics
and silicones
THE RIGHT COLORANT FOR YOU
Understanding which colorant technology best suits your particular product application
will help ensure you gain maximum performance and value from your colorant processing.
THE MAGIC OF LIQUID COLOR
Liquid color is a uniform dispersion of color pigment or dye into a liquid carrier material.
POLYMER/CARRIER COMPATIBILITY IN PET
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
% light
transmission
at 500 nm
Process window is opened up
allowing greater process capability
Carrier A:
ColorMatrix advanced
carrier technology (current)
Carrier B:
Early-mid 2000s
Carrier C:
Pre-2000s
% dose
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HOW LIQUID HELPS
Expertly formulated liquid color systems can deliver significant benefits and greater long-
term value in use than alternative colorant systems for an ever expanding range of product
applications and production processes.
https://www.avient.com/news/colorforward-forecasts-eclectic-color-palette-2026
Avient’s ColorForward™ Color Trend Forecasting Tool for the Plastics Industry Forecasts an Eclectic Color Palette in 2026
The result is a set of twenty color aesthetics that aim to guide and inspire designers and marketers in their color selections for new polymer applications.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=35
OnCap™ Light Shield Damage Protection - White Paper
Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage
Learn about Avient's urethane paste colorants (PEP & ET)
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/stan-tone-wdn-water-based-dispersions
Formulated to minimize settling (light stirring always recommended)
Colorant Dispersions
Colorant and additive dispersions that provide enhanced performance and color consistency
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/shooting-sports
LEDs & Lighting
Automotive Lighting
Trucking Lighting
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-sustainable-polymer-colorants-and-additives-specialty-engineered-materials-and-services-plastimagen-2023
Rejoin™ Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Colorants use PCR content as a carrier resin, allowing for 100% PCR packaging with color for bottles and parts.
PCR Color Prediction Service illustrates the color possibilities or limitations of certain types of PCR for customers, including polyolefins and PET resins.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-showcase-high-performing-polymer-colorants-and-additives-expo-plast-peru
Avient’s team of industry experts will showcase colorants, additives, and services aimed at reducing waste, promoting correct sorting and recycling of packaging, achieving high color loadings, and more, including:
ColorForward™: an annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry developed to help brand owners and manufacturers make informed color decisions for new products and packaging
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
ColorMatrix™ Optica™ PET Blue Toners & Colors: developed for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and preforms, designed to enhance recyclability and reduce yellowing that occurs during the recycling process.
Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants: bright, high-temperature solutions offered in pre-colored or concentrate form in a range of vivid opaque and transparent colors.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=36
Colorant Chromatics Catalog
Versaflex™ CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs
Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases
https://www.avient.com/news/new-zodiac-libra-silicone-inks-polyone-present-eco-conscious-options-performance-wear-screen-printers
This Zodiac Libra silicone ink portfolio includes bases, additives, ready-for-use (RFU) colors, toner colors, pigment concentrates, and special effect inks.
RFU and toner colors are popular colors in the athletic and performance-wear market
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation