Product Name
Maven Plastic Colorant - FPVC White (2pct let down, or 50-1 ratio)
Brief Description
This product is a specialized white plastic colorant designed for flexible polyvinyl chloride (FPVC) applications. It is formulated to be mixed with FPVC resin pellets at a 2% let-down ratio (50:1 resin to colorant) to impart a consistent white color to manufactured plastic parts and components. Flexible PVC is known for its pliability, durability, and chemical resistance, making this colorant suitable for products requiring these properties.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Tubing and Hoses: Including garden hoses, hydraulic hoses, and medical tubing.- Electrical Cable Insulation: For wires and cables, providing protection and durability.- Automotive Components: Such as interior trims, seals, gaskets, protective sheathing, dashboards, and fuel lines.- Medical Devices: Including blood bags, IV bags, and various medical tubing.- Flooring and Wall Coverings: Used in vinyl tiles and sheets for commercial and residential applications.- Protective Clothing: For items like aprons, jackets, and boots requiring chemical and oil resistance.- Inflatable Products: Such as boats, rafts, pool rafts, and beach balls.- Outdoor Gear: Tents, awnings, and tarpaulins.- Consumer Goods: Including shower curtains, pool liners, toys, and rainwear.- Signage: For various display and advertising applications.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Automotive Service/Repair- Chemical Industry- Construction/ Building Services- Dental & Dental Devices- Distributers & Resellers- Electrical Services or Products- Fabrication- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor (for food-contact packaging, with regulatory compliance)- General Manufacturing- Industrial Supply- Marine- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Mold Making/ Casting- Packaging Services or Contractor (for food-contact packaging, with regulatory compliance)- Plastic Fabrication- Pool/Spa/Plumbing- Prosumer- Sign & Display- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically formulated for Flexible PVC (FPVC).- Ensures uniform and consistent white coloration in FPVC products.- Compatible with plasticized PVC systems.- Aids in the PVC softening process, contributing to durable and long-lasting flexible PVC.- High thermal stability, suitable for PVC processing temperatures (up to 570 °F / 299 °C).- Excellent UV color retention and weatherability for outdoor applications.- Strong resistance to plasticizer migration, maintaining appearance and performance over time.- Fine particle size for uniform dispersion, minimizing streaking and clumping.- High pigment concentration allows for lower dosing rates.- Available in various container sizes for different production scales.
Key Properties
- Color: White- Compatible Material: Flexible PVC (FPVC)- Let Down (Mix Ratio): 2% or 50:1 (pellets to colorant)- Maximum Temperature: 570 °F (299 °C)- Minimum Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C)- Min Melt Flow Rate: 1.9 gpm- Max Melt Flow Rate: 2.1 gpm- Form: Solid colorant (likely masterbatch/concentrate)- Pigment Type: Likely Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) for high whiteness and UV resistance
Surface Compatibility
- Designed for internal compatibility with Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (FPVC) resin.- Ensures consistent color throughout the FPVC material, rather than a surface coating.- Formulated to prevent plasticizer migration, which can affect the surface appearance and performance of flexible PVC products.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other forms of PVC colorants:** - Dry Pigments (toners): Powdered form, cost-effective, but can have dispersion issues and dust pollution. - Liquid Colorants (color oils/pastes): Pigments dispersed in a liquid carrier, good dispersion, but can be messy, may affect PVC properties, and require agitation. - Pre-colored Resins (compounds): PVC resin is pre-colored, offering most consistent color, but less flexible for color changes and potentially more expensive.- **Other white colorants for plastics:** - Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): Common white pigment, offers high whiteness, brightness, and UV resistance. - Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfide, Lithopone: Other white pigments, but some can reduce thermal stability of PVC.
Comparison Note
Maven Plastic Colorant - FPVC White, as a concentrated colorant (likely masterbatch/pelletized form), offers superior dispersion and color consistency compared to dry pigments, reducing issues like streaking and clumping. It is easier to handle and dose than dry pigments and generally less messy than liquid colorants. While potentially more expensive per unit than raw pigments due to the carrier resin, it provides better control over the coloring process and minimal impact on the physical properties of the PVC. Its specific formulation for FPVC ensures compatibility with plasticizers and resistance to migration, which is crucial for flexible PVC applications. The 2% let-down ratio indicates an efficient concentration for achieving the desired white color.
