Product Name
Maven Plastic Colorant - Yellow (2pct let down, or 50-1 ratio)
Brief Description
Maven Plastic Colorant - Yellow is a highly concentrated pigment designed to impart a vibrant yellow hue to various plastic resins during manufacturing processes. It is formulated for a 2% let-down ratio, meaning it is mixed at a 50:1 ratio of natural resin pellets to colorant, ensuring efficient and consistent coloring of manufactured plastic parts and components.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Coloring plastic parts and components in general manufacturing.- Automotive interior and exterior components, where heat resistance and UV stability are crucial.- Packaging materials for consumer goods and food products.- Medical instruments and devices for color coding and identification.- Consumer electronics housings and components.- Building and construction materials, such as PVC window profiles.- Furniture components and household items.- Signage and display elements.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle- Packaging Services or Contractor- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Sign & Display- Furniture- Construction/ Building Services- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor
Special and Unique Features
- High concentration for efficient coloring at a 2% let-down ratio.- Engineered for durability, including heat resistance and UV stability, particularly for demanding applications like automotive parts.- Transforms dull, monochromatic materials into visually appealing and distinctive products.- Offers design flexibility, allowing manufacturers to create custom color blends and formulations.- Can serve functional purposes, such as facilitating precise color coding and product identification.
Key Properties
- Color: Yellow- Let Down (Mix Ratio): 2% or 50:1 (pellets to colorant)- Maximum Temperature: 570 °F- Minimum Temperature: 85 °F- Minimum Melt Flow Rate: 1.9 gpm- Maximum Melt Flow Rate: 2.1 gpm- Form: Concentrated pigment (likely pelletized/masterbatch based on mix ratio and container types)- Country of Origin: USA, Dallas, Texas
Surface Compatibility
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)- Acetal (Polyoxymethylene)- Nylon (Polyamide)- PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)- Polycarbonate- Polyethylene- Polypropylene- Polystyrene- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Masterbatches (Concentrates):** Pellets with high pigment content blended with natural resin.- **Liquid Colorants:** Finely dispersed pigments or dyes in a liquid carrier, known for good dispersion and consistency.- **Powder Pigments:** Raw pigments that can be dry blended with resins.- **Dyes:** Chemical compounds that dissolve into the plastic, often used for transparent plastics and powerful tinting.- **Other Pigments:** Organic or inorganic particles that are insoluble in the polymer base.- **Precolored Resins:** Plastics that are already colored before manufacturing.- **AdTec Colorants:** Another brand of plastic colorants offered by Perigee Direct.
Comparison Note
Maven Plastic Colorant, likely a masterbatch or pelletized pigment, offers advantages in handling compared to messy liquid colorants and provides consistent color distribution. While liquid colorants can offer improved dispersion and lower energy consumption, pelletized options like Maven are widely used for their ease of integration into existing manufacturing processes. The choice between different colorant types depends on factors such as the specific plastic involved, desired final application, processing temperature, and cost considerations.
