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Additives: Novel Process Aid for rPET and PET Preforms
PolyOne’s ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Reheat boosts thermal stability and color stability of rPET.
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Clariant Examines the Role of Color in a 'Circular Economy'
Top Clariant pigment expert sums up color compatibility with the plastics circular economy with a focus on packaging.
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Testing: Offline Optical Inspection System Detects Color Deviations of Plastic Pellets
At K 2019, Sikora will feature its new Purity Concept V inspection system said to be ideal for quality assurance of incoming pellets.
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Four Packaging Trends to Consider for 2020
Chroma Color’s Bishop Beall discusses his views on key trends to consider in the development of plastic packaging going forward.
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Colorants: New System Allows Custom Liquid-Color Matching by Molders
PolyOne and 3M collaborate on quick recipe generation and mixing/dosing of liquid colors for in-house color matching by short-run injection molders.
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Additives:Translucent 'Frost' Effect Colorants for PET Bottles
PolyOne’s Smartbatch Frost Collecton of color masterbatches launched at Chinaplas 2019.
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Polymers that Change Fluorescence or Color When Under Mechanical Load Under Investigation
A Swiss-Japanese university team is investigating a sensor molecule (“mechanophore”) that emits fluorescent light that could be used as a built-in warning for when parts are near failure.
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Materials: Color-Changing Continuous Acrylic Sheet for Illuminated Signage
Plaskolite’s new Optix-L Black/White acrylic sheet reduces materials needed for many back-lit signs and graphic installations.
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Color Innovator Swain Dies at 90
Founder of Chroma Color was a member of Plastics Hall of Fame and Plastics Pioneers Association.
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Testing: Software Accelerates Color Formulation for Plastics, Coatings and Textiles
X-Rite Patone’s latest release of its Color iMatch boasts better match performance reducing the number of formulation steps.
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