Product Name
Maven Plastic Colorant - Dark Gray (2pct let down, or 50-1 ratio)
Brief Description
Maven Plastic Colorant in Dark Gray is a concentrated pigment designed to impart a consistent dark gray color to various plastic resins during the manufacturing process. It is formulated for a 2% let-down ratio (50:1 pellets to colorant), making it suitable for precise tinting in molded or extruded plastic applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Coloring plastic parts and components during injection molding or extrusion processes.- Manufacturing of consumer goods with dark gray plastic elements.- Production of automotive interior and exterior plastic parts.- Creation of plastic housings for electronics and appliances.- Fabrication of plastic components for construction and building materials.- Coloring plastic packaging materials.- Producing plastic elements for furniture and fixtures.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Packaging Services or Contractor- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Mold Making/ Casting- Thermoforming- Construction/ Building Services- Furniture- Sign & Display- Marine- Aerospace/Defense- LED/Electronics- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle- Distributers & Resellers- Chemical Industry
Special and Unique Features
- Optimized for a 2% let-down ratio (50:1 pellets to colorant) for efficient and consistent coloring.- Compatible with a wide range of common plastic resins.- Manufactured in the USA, Dallas, Texas.- Available in various container sizes, from 1 lb bags to bulk gaylord boxes.- Designed to withstand typical plastic processing temperatures.
Key Properties
- Color: Dark Gray- Let Down (Mix Ratio): 2% or 50:1 (pellets to colorant)- Maximum Processing Temperature: 570 °F (299 °C)- Minimum Processing Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C)- Minimum Melt Flow Rate: 1.9 gpm- Maximum Melt Flow Rate: 2.1 gpm- Form: Concentrated colorant (likely pelletized, given the let-down ratio description)
Surface Compatibility
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)- Acetal (Polyoxymethylene)- Nylon (Polyamide)- PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)- Polycarbonate- Polyethylene- Polypropylene- Polystyrene- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Maven Plastic Colorants in different shades of gray or black (e.g., Medium Gray, FPVC Gray, Carbon Black UV Resistant).- Alternative plastic colorant brands offering dark gray pigments or masterbatches.- Liquid colorants, which can offer good color distribution but may be messier to handle.- Dry blend pigments, where raw pigment powder is mixed directly with the resin.- Pre-colored resins, which are polymers already colored by the supplier.
Comparison Note
Maven Plastic Colorant is likely a pigment-based masterbatch, offering opaque coloring suitable for a wide range of plastic applications. Pigments, unlike dyes, do not dissolve into the plastic and are generally preferred for opaque colors, superior heat resistance, and better weathering properties, making them ideal for durable plastic parts. This product's pelletized form (implied by the 50:1 pellets to colorant ratio) offers advantages over liquid colorants, such as reduced mess and potentially longer shelf life, while ensuring consistent color dispersion when blended with natural resin.
