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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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% Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10EPX03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 57 1.95 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12EPX01 Diarylide AAOT GS 25 1.22 PY-14 I
12EPX03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.2 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13EPX02 Isoindolinone RS 30 1.3 PY-110 I/O
13EPX03 Benzimidazolone GS 40 1.27 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81EPX01 Iron Oxide 40 1.62 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15EPX03 Benzimidazolone 30 1.26 PO-36 I/O
RED
23EPX04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.21 PV-19 I/O
23EPX06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.21 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25EPX01 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 24 1.27 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28EPX01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 23 1.29 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass)
82EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
82EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark BVS 40 1.68 PR-101 I/O
82EPX04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40EXP03 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
40EXP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
42EXP02 Ultramarine 50 1.54 PB-29 I/O
49EXP01 Cobalt 50 1.83 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50EPX02 Phthalocyanine BS 18 1.34 PG-7 I/O
50EPX03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.42 PG-7 I/O
59EPX01 Chromium Oxide 40 1.64 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24EPX03 Quinacridone Violet 15 1.2 PV-19 I/O
24EPX04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.66 PV-15 I/O
24EPX05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.21 PR-122 I/O
24EPX06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.2 PV-32 I/O
24EPX07 Carbazole Violet 15 1.2 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light 39 1.64 PBr-6 I/O
83EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark 40 1.66 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90EPX01 Furnace - High Jet 14 1.23 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX04 Furnace - Medium 20 1.25 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX05 Iron Oxide 50 1.77 PBk-11 I/O
EPX
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
HR = Heat-Resistant
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone
Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
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Aquarius™
Fluorescent Yellow
Aquarius™
Red B
Concentrate
Blue R
Concentrate
Aquarius™
Fluorescent Red
Orange
Concentrate
Blue G
Concentrate
Aquarius™
Fluorescent Pink
Yellow R
Concentrate
Violet
Concentrate
Aquarius™
Fluorescent Violet
Yellow G
Concentrate
Black
Concentrate
Color Chips:
Printed results may vary
based on production
methods, such as ink
film thickness, opacity,
pigment selection
and substrate.
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During processing, a laser
beam activates laser sensitive
additives within a masterbatch.
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Avient’s Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives for
automotive applications are permanent
masterbatches that provide an antistatic effect
to molded parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/ColorMatrix Amosorb rPET Booster Product Bulletin.pdf
For converters manufacturing bottles for oxygen
sensitive beverages such as juices or teas and
sauces, Amosorb 4020R is a unique masterbatch
solution offering a reliable, cost effective oxygen
scavenging performance, while giving freedom of
usage for many different grades of rPET up to 100%
in content.
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They also can
be combined with specific colorants into a single,
customized masterbatch.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Polymer colorants formulated specifically for
healthcare product applications
• Meets and exceeds various material
performance requirements including
FDA 21 CFR, ISO 10993 and USP Class VI
• HC Plus colorants certified for bio-compatibility
• Available as pre-color, concentrate,
masterbatch or Smartbatch™ combined
colorant/additive solution
• Wide range of colors, striking special effects
and custom color matching
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants are an
excellent choice for medical devices and parts,
pharmaceutical or cosmetic packaging, and many
other healthcare related polymer applications.
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has been found to conform to the Environmental Management System standard:
ISO 14001:2015
This certificate is valid for the following scope:
Design and Manufacture of Masterbatch
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GLOBAL ELECTRICAL
PRODUCTS OEM
E L E C T R I C A L C O M P O N E N T S
• Supplement internal engineering team by tapping into a
supplier’s UL Prospector knowledge and expertise
• Assistance in managing color proliferation and new
product implementation
• Achieve consistent color performance across a wide
variety of resins
• Enhance operational efficiencies and end-user safety
• Provided exceptional technical service with
broad resin choices and a direct link to UL
Prospector offerings
• Offered comprehensive pre-testing of colors
and samples to meet project requirements
• Ensured regulatory compliance across the
value chain
• UL-recognized certification lab supporting a
full colorant and additive portfolio
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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