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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.
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Color Cosmetics
Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™
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Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™
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Coloring
Therefore, they require less color concentrate to achieve a particular color and the colors produced are cleaner (less yellow) than other TPEs.
Dry colors have also been used but may require more material and time to perform color changes.
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PolyOne’s New Geon™ Bold Vinyl Solutions Keep Deep Colors Vivid in Outdoor Environments
CLEVELAND – Builders and homeowners know that faded colors on fencing, decks and windows can spoil curb appeal and decrease property values.
To address these unmet needs, PolyOne developed Geon Bold vinyl solutions that deliver the preferred variety of color choices and the enduring performance that consumers demand.”
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Global Premium Brands Count on PolyOne’s Inspired Colors, Materials and Finishes for Luxury Packaging
In addition, InVisiO designers work with brand owners to develop new color ranges and adapt existing color palettes to bring the brand’s vision to life.
Photo Caption: Inspired colors, materials and finishes that support sensory branding are the focus of PolyOne’s Luxe Pack New York exhibit.
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New Black Colorants from PolyOne Support Circular Economy, Turn Former Waste into Recyclable Packaging
These colorants will help black packaging support the circular economy by enabling them to be recycled rather than landfilled.
PolyOne’s new black colorants address this issue by eliminating carbon black and enabling black plastics to be sensed, sorted, and recycled efficiently.
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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.
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Using Versalloy™ TPV, Biowave adds safety, durability and signature blue color
An important goal was brand distinction, including a sleek, simple design and signature color.
It can also be easily colored for excellent aesthetics.
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Colored for easy identification
Colorcoat™ Fiber Color Coating
Twisted poly cord with color coating