https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-next-generation-solutions-facilitate-use-recycled-plastics-packaging-applications
Calculating the Color Gamut
The PCR Color Prediction Service, helps brand owners understand what colors are achievable based on the amount of PCR used.
It uses sophisticated technology to determine - through prior color matching - if colors are feasible in a new application that incorporates PCR content.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-announces-phoenix-location-serve-colorworks-design-technology-center
Avient Announces Phoenix Location to Serve as a ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Center, Expanding Innovative Color Solutions and Guidance for Plastic Color and Design
PHOENIX – January 22, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the official designation of their Phoenix, Arizona location as a ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Center, expanding innovative color solutions and guidance for plastic color and design.
The Phoenix Colorworks Center, like all other centers, will also offer onsite or virtual color development, a dedicated design lab, rapid prototyping, Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) trend consultation, and more.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/surface-modifier-additives/cesa-anti-block-additives
OnColor™ FX Special Effects Colorants
Color & Additives Animal Free & Food Contact Approved Film Additives
Molded-in color hides scratches, withstands tough weather and helps you optimize manufacturing efficiency
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-powder-coating-and-dip-molding/core-vbx-series-vinyl-powder-slush-formulations
100% molded-in color to eliminate the need for painting
UV stability for weathering and color retention performance
Combination Colorants & Additives: Smartbatch™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-troubleshooting
Non-uniform color
Incompatible color concentrate
Inadequate melting and dispersion of color concentrate
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-parts-meet-sustainability-goals
There is generally limited differentiation in aesthetic appeal when looking at a pre-colored biopolymer or one that is colored at the press.
Avient can help with its PCR Color Prediction Service.
1) Sustainable color possibilities:
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-natural-fiber-reinforced-solutions-brilliant-colors
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PolyOne Launches Natural Fiber Reinforced Solutions in Brilliant Colors
New reSound NF color options include beige, copper, terra cotta, green, blue and black hues.
These colors were developed in collaboration with PolyOne’s InVisiOSM Color Inspirations 2016 color collections.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-specialty-polymers-and-colorants-fakuma-2018
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PolyOne Unveils Specialty Polymers and Colorants at Fakuma 2018
OnColor™ Colorants Shades of Nature Collection includes ten new special effects colorants inspired by nature.
PHOTO CAPTION: A new nature-inspired color collection and low-odor automotive interior materials await visitors to the PolyOne stand at Fakuma 2018.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-processing
Coloring
High concentration of waxes in the color concentrate can also decrease adhesion.
Type of color concentrate carrier
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/powersports
Polymer Colorants
OnColor™ Lux Colorants
Color Cosmetics