Product Name
Maven Plastic Colorant - Dark Red (2pct let down, or 50-1 ratio)
Brief Description
A highly concentrated liquid plastic colorant designed to impart a dark red hue to various plastic resins during manufacturing processes. It is formulated for efficient dispersion and consistent coloration at a low let-down ratio of 2% or 50:1 (pellets to colorant).
Popular Applications & Uses
- Coloring plastic resin pellets for manufactured parts and components.- Injection molding applications.- Extrusion processes, including film extrusion, foam extrusion, and profile extrusion.- Blow molding applications, such as for PET bottles.- Creating visually appealing and distinctive plastic products.- Achieving precise color coding and branding for product differentiation.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Automotive- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Packaging Services or Contractor- Furniture- Construction/ Building Services- Sign & Display- Special Effects/ Scenic Design- Thermoforming- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- LED/Electronics- Chemical Industry- Distributers & Resellers- Industrial Supply- Aerospace/Defense- Cladding- Commercial Door- Countertop- Government & Military- Marine- Mold Making/ Casting- Pool/Spa/Plumbing- PVC Trimboard- Synthetic Turf- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- Highly concentrated liquid colorant for efficient use.- Facilitates efficient color changeover and shorter cleaning times in production.- Offers excellent batch-to-batch consistency for reliable results.- Low let-down ratio (2% or 50:1 pellets to colorant) contributes to cost savings.- Provides good color distribution, particularly beneficial for transparent products.- Designed for seamless integration into automated dispensing systems for precision.- Formulated to avoid heat history degradation of the polymer.
Key Properties
- Color: Dark Red.- Form: Liquid.- Let Down (Mix Ratio): 2% or 50:1 (pellets to colorant).- Maximum Temperature: 570 °F.- Minimum Temperature: 85 °F.- Min Melt Flow Rate: 1.9 gpm.- Max Melt Flow Rate: 2.1 gpm.- Composition: Consists of a liquid binder (carrier), colorants/pigments, and other additives.- Dispersion: Offers excellent dispersion and consistency within the polymer matrix.
Surface Compatibility
- ABS- Acetal- Nylon- PBT- Polycarbonate- Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE)- Polypropylene (PP)- Polystyrene (HIPS & GPPS)- PVC (Flexible and Rigid)- PET- EVA- Surlyn- Urethane plastics (general liquid urethane colorants are compatible with urethane resins)
Known backups / known substitutes
- Solid Color Masterbatches (pellets): Concentrated pigments dispersed in a solid resin carrier.- Dry Pigments / Powdered Colorants / Toners: Fine, dry pigment powders.- Colored Pellets / Coloring Compounds: Pre-colored resin pellets where the color is already set to the final product's concentration.- Paste Colorants: Liquid colorants with varying viscosities, often used when the base resin is in liquid form.
Comparison Note
Liquid colorants, like Maven Plastic Colorant, generally provide superior dispersion and color uniformity compared to solid masterbatches and powder pigments, leading to fewer streaks and inconsistencies in the final product. They often require lower dosing rates, which can result in cost savings and reduced material consumption. Additionally, liquid colorants can enable faster color changes and reduced downtime during production. However, their use may necessitate specialized dosing equipment and they can have a shorter shelf life due to potential pigment settling, requiring agitation before use. Spills of liquid colorants can also be more challenging to clean up compared to solid alternatives. Newer pelletized color technologies are emerging that aim to combine the benefits of both liquid and solid colorant forms.
