ColorMatrix is part of the Color, Additives and Inks segment.

Eliminates use of consumables, such as inks and solvents.

FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION REAGENT CONTAINERS/ KITS PIPETTE/ LABWARE SELF-TESTING/ POCT INSTRUMENT/ ACCESSORIES Colorants for coding for lab automation/ identification Wide range of colors in various polymers, available in ready-to-use formulation or concentrate adapted to your process     Colors – low migration/ interference Ready-to-use formulation to avoid interference with analytical tests; extractable metal data    Colors – biologically evaluated Reduced risk of non compliance to current and proposed regulations such as IVDR     Color in PP, ABS, PC and high temperature polymers with UL listings Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates supporting Underwriters Laboratory requirements of electric enclosures   Antistatic for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use formulation; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity   Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing potential migration   Laser marking for UDI replacing ink printing/labels Activation of the polymer to laser energy give high contrast solvent-free, high speed identification     Laser welding for fast, reliable assembly of a range of polymers Custom concentrates and ready-to-use formulations for optically transparent and opaque colors while allowing laser transmission/absorption    Nucleation of semicrystalline polymers e.g.

Available in rolls of unidirectional tape, as well as X-Ply™ 0˚/90˚ and other multi-ply laminates, Polystrand materials can be post-formed and co-molded with mixed materials in thermoforming and injection molding processes to achieve part designs and cycle times that meet the most demanding performance targets.

We continue to deliver margin expansion in all three segments from pricing actions, improved mix and cost reductions," said

Examples are additives for ink-free laser marking and adhesive-free laser welding assembly, chemical foaming agents for reduced material use, and solutions based on bio-polymers.

Static mixing nozzles have been used to improve color dispersion for concentrates with a high letdown ratio. When mixing color concentrates, higher back pressure is preferred to achieve optimum dispersion. Non-Uniform Color Poor concentrate mixing or dispersion.

This can be achieved by tumble mixing or by the use of concentrate metering devices. Calculate using Let Down Percentage: Cost/lb of Concentrate x (Let Down Percentage/100) = Coloring Cost Calculate using Let Down Ratio: Cost/lb of Concentrate – Cost/lb of Resin Let Down Ratio +1 = Coloring Cost TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS OMNICOLOR™ TROUBLESHOOTING TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Color Variation Shot-to-Shot Poor Omnicolor preblending Pigment has insufficient thermal stability More thorough blending Ensure correct machine temperature control Screw Slip Premature melting of Omnicolor Excessive addition rate Reduce heat in feed zone Check addition rate and reduce if necessary Overall Good Distributive Mixing With Streaks or Dots of Another Color Poor pigment dispersion in concentrate Return concentrate for replacement Black Streaks or Splotches Degraded polymer in barrel Clean screw and barrel Poor Distributive Mixing (Streaking) Insufficient plastification See processing instructions Loss of Color Pigment has insufficient thermal stability Change to more heat stable colorant Ensure correct machine temperature control OMNICOLOR™ PROCESSING TEMPERATURES RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PROCESSING TEMPERATURES FOR OMNICOLOR IN SELECTED POLYMERS IN °C UK COLOR NO.

This growth was driven by record-setting performances by our established specialty businesses, Color, Additives & Inks and Engineered Materials. Van Hulle Senior Vice President, President of Global Color, Additives and Inks Craig M. Van Hulle received a payout based on 80.0% attainment resulting from our Color, Additives and Inks business performance.

Color, Additives and Inks segment.