Metal springs have a few shortcomings.

Being a metal it does not flake or fall apart.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates • Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free pigments • Carrier system designed for compatibility across different resin systems • Samples available with quick turnaround in small lots for customer evaluation • Available in a wide range of stock and standard colors* • Low LDRs—typically 1–3% • Low minimum order quantities for both stock and non-stock colors * Color availability dependent on region or country PRODUCT BULLETIN MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for injection molding, blow molding, or profile and sheet extrusion processes.

MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS ColorMatrix Optica is formulated for PC resins used in the production of: • Automotive interiors • Appliance housings • Consumer goods • Food packaging • Finished materials such as PC sheet • Electrical & Electronics REGULATORY • No heavy metals or restricted ingredients • In-house chemical testing and verification system compliant with ISO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 • Dedicated product stewardship team globally and locally

Formulations are heavy metal free and manufactured using state- of-the-art pigment dispersion techniques that improve homogenization and color distribution during injection molding.

Lighten the load with metal replacement options that don’t compromise stength or safety. OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version)

High Strength at Lower Weight When Compared to Metal Economical solution for metal replacement Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight

Metal structures restrict your design options. Good impact in structural and metal replacement applications Explore three key opportunities for metal-to-plastic conversion

Matched Metal Compression Molding  Matched metal compression molding is a common method for producing components with CFRTP laminates. Diagram: Matched metal compression molding 

Learn the possibilities of replacing metal with plastics in thermal management. Explore how one manufacturer shifted away from metal to improve products and save. The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal