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.

Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Coloring When overmolding TPEs, care should be taken when considering color concentrates. Typical loading levels are 20%, however higher levels of regrind are tolerated in black color TPEs. Typical loading levels are 20%, however higher levels of regrind are tolerated in black color TPEs.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Artisan™ High-Gloss, Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Paint Replacement Parts molded from Artisan pre-colored thermoplastics offer excellent scratch resistance compared to painted plastic, which minimizes the appearance of scratches. The Artisan nylon grade is globally available in a range of customizable colors.

Color and Additive Concentrates Colorant and additives overview and capabilities. Reusable concentrates significantly reduce time spent cleaning extrusion and injection molding equipment.

Recently Launched Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ Non-PFAS High-Temperature Mold Release Additive: a high-temperature polymer mold release additive made without intentionally added PFAS and developed to boost production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers. Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants: bright, high-temperature solutions used in medical applications, offered in pre-colored formulations or color concentrates in vivid, opaque, and transparent colors that are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards. Customized colors and solutions are also available to meet specific needs.

Color and Additives Solutions Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities Molded-in color hides scratches, withstands tough weather and helps you optimize manufacturing efficiency

Process Optimization for Preform Molding and Bottle Blowing Recycled PET often exhibits yellowing or color variations due to degradation during the recycling process. To combat this, color-stable toners and additives can be used to maintain the clarity and color consistency of rPET.

available from Avient POLYMERS • PET • Polyolefins • PVC COLOR TYPES* • Tints • Translucents • Opaques • Special effects • Additive additions (functional colors) PROCESSES • Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) • Injection molding • Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) • Extrusion Sheet, Fiber, Film Avient ColorMatrix has pioneered the development of liquid color dispersions since the 1970s and is now considered the leading global innovator and supplier of liquid colorants for thermoplastic and silicone applications. THE MAGIC OF LIQUID COLOR Liquid color is a uniform dispersion of color pigment or dye into a liquid carrier material. HELPING YOU WITH LIQUID COLOR There are many important technical factors to consider when implementing new technologies into new or existing injection molding and extrusion processes.

These injection-molding composites are ideal for markets and applications directed toward eco-conscious consumers. COMPLĒT REC PIR NYLON 66 COMPARISON Complēt REC PIR PA66 materials are available in black or natural. COMPLĒT REC PCR NYLON 6 COMPARISON Complēt REC PCR PA6 materials are available in black.