https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics mimic the
vibrant, high-gloss appearance of paint, while
offering premium UV stability, minimized scratch
appearance, and inherent corrosion resistance.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance
Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance
Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step
Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions
Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics***
Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
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NAME COLOR FAMILY COLOR CODE
TRANSPARENTS
Transparent Blue Violet Violet PPT6730-4005
Transparent Aquamarine Blue PPT6730-5018
Transparent Teal Green Green PPT6730-564C
Transparent Optimal Yellow Yellow PPT6730-458C
Transparent Energy Orange Orange PPT6730-150C
Transparent Crimson Red PPT6730-2009
Transparent True Gray Gray PPT6730-7001
OPAQUES
Linen White White PPO6730-9010
Hygienic White White PPO6730-9001
Ice Gray Gray PPO6730-5C
True Gray Gray PPO6730-424C
Shadow Gray PPO6730-446C
Gunmetal Gray PPO6730-426C
Black Black PPO6730-6C
Powder Blue Blue PPO6730-2127C
Smoky Blue Blue PPO6730-7682C
Bright Azure Blue PPO6730-653C
Cobalt Blue PPO6730-5002
Navy Blue PPO6730-5004
Aquamarine Blue PPO6730-7699C
Blue Violet Violet PPO6730-7456C
Emerald Green PPO6730-6016
Clover Green PPO6730-7723C
Optimal Yellow Yellow PPO6730-459C
Energy Orange Orange PPO6730-2000
Crimson Red PPO6730-3000
Colors may vary from actual color shown.
NAME COLOR FAMILY COLOR CODE
OPAQUES
Marigold Yellow RPO6750-1006
Lime Yellow Green RPO6750-389C
Royal Blue Blue RPO6750-5005
Mist Gray Gray RPO6750-7035
Overcast Gray RPO6750-7042
Deep Charcoal Black RPO6750-9004
Storm Gray Gray RPO6750-7015
Tin Gray RPO6750-7004
Tangerine Orange RPO6750-2004
Ginger Orange RPO6750-2000
Manilla White RPO6750-1013
Pine Green Green RPO6750-6029
Sea Green Green RPO6750-3262
Indigo Violet RPO6750-7668C
Nut Brown Brown RPO6750-8008
Chocolate Brown RPO6750-8017
Chili Pepper Red RPO6750-3000
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