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GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES
• Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection)
pressure/shear
• For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change”
which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle
• Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended
to reduce the shot size by 20%
• It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however,
use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but
typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any
positive affect on the cleaning performance)
• Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will
allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material
- Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be
more time consuming and additional material will be required
• It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures
- For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F
- If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional
activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind
- All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be
captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change
- If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time
while purging the tool
- If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and
close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material
through this location
- When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size
- Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean
can be used as regrind
INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS
Hand Blend
• Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and
natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the
barrel capacity
• Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine
cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than
15 feet from source as stratification/separation
may occur
Volumetric Feeder
• Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for
routine cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• This style of feeder is highly recommended for
at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean
Blending Units
Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive
• Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean
• Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at
2.0 to 4.0%
• Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet
as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate
from the mix.
GETTING STARTED
TIMING IS THE KEY TO A RUNNING
COLOR CHANGE
Hand Blend
• Have the purge blend ready to load
• If hopper contains a mixture of resin, color and/
or regrind, it should be run dry or drained before
beginning the color change, keeping the screw
full so press cycle continues
• Run the main resin hopper dry or shut off hopper
to hand feed at the throat
• Once press is clean, slide hopper in place
and proceed with next color-resin blend
• The next color can be added while Cesa Clean is
still in the barrel
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
size, parts should be ready to pack
(Single) Volumetric/Gravimetric Metering Unit
at the Throat
• Empty and clean feeder while press continues
to run
• Add Cesa Clean to the feeder color hopper and
calibrate to a 3.0% use rate
• When press is clean, start next color
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
• Note: If an open/unused secondary feeder is
installed, use it for the Cesa Clean concentrate
Central Blending Unit
• Thoroughly clean unit while continuing to mold
parts, keeping a resin feed to the press
• Using a clean open hopper or regrind hopper, add
the Cesa Clean concentrate
• Set blender for additive/color to 3.0%
• Once press is clean, drain hopper and/or central
blending unit while continuing to mold parts
• Begin new color and continue to mold parts
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
Process Adjustments That Can Help
• Increase back pressure
• Increase screw speed
• Increase injection speed (in some tools maximum
injection speed can facilitate cleaning)
• Reduce mold close time (faster cycle)
• Always remember a stock temperature of 400°F
is essential
When press and tool are clean, return all settings to
standard production process profile.
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OnColor™ Naturals Colorants
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OnColor™ Naturals is a range of colorants formulated
with natural pigments derived from plants, flowers,
roots and minerals.
Mineral and vegetal pigments can be mixed together
to adjust color tones and match Pantone or other
standard colors.
COLOR POSSIBILITIES
Vegetal pigments can give vivid color tones while
minerals help achieve calmer and earthy hues.
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The service delivers flat pricing
for lower volumes coupled with fast turnaround in
color design and production.
It is available in liquid
color form for injection molding applications using
polyolefin resins.
Avient’s exclusive production system specifically
addresses the need for small volume requirements
of color.
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SILICONE DISPERSION
TECHNOLOGIES
Colorant and additive dispersions
that provide enhanced performance
and color consistency
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
With our broad portfolio of color and additive silicone dispersions, we can provide the value, consistency
and reliability needed to get products to market quickly and successfully.
CONFIDENCE IN
COLOR SOLUTIONS
With over 100 years’ experience in color design and pigment
selection, our technical experts understand materials,
applications and processes.
Together, we can help you explore
ways to improve your color processes to maximize aesthetic
and functional performance.
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UNDER-ARMOR RIPCORD
Slices easily through armor
Swellable, non-wicking, available in colors
This design and rendering were produced by
Avient Design for conceptual purposes.
SOLUTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Engineered Fibers, Color & Additives, Specialty Engineered Materials
BINDER YARN
Flat, low-profile
Highly absorbent (up to 65x its weight)
BUFFER TUBE SWELLABLE YARN
Cleaner than gel
Highly absorbent
WATER SWELLABLE FRP
Non-corrosive, non-conductive,
No flaking or shedding
Overcoat and upjacketing available
STRENGTH MEMBER
Aramid or fiberglass yarn
Processes cleanly with minimal dust
UNDER-SHEATH RIPCORD
Swellable, non-wicking
Available in colors for easy identificationLASER MARKING ADDITIVES
Provide good contrast in black outer
jacket for outdoor exposure
JACKET
Color formulations for PVC, PE, TPU, TPC
UV protective additives
Non-halogenated colors for LSFOH
LSFOH UV formulations for high flame
retardancy, chemical and UV resistance, low COF
TPE
Polyamide, custom polyolefins
LOOSE TUBES, TIGHT BUFFERS AND
MICRO-MODULES
LSFOH UV formulations for improved processing
speeds, strippability & gel resistance
Customized formulations:
PBT
PP
TPE
Color formulations for polyamide, PBT, LSFOH , TPE,
TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester)
Laser marking additives
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OUTDOOR
HIGH PERFORMANCE
SHOOTING SPORTS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC
ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES
FIREARMS
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers, & Barrels
• Wood grain
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
• Ceramic/carbon fiber composites
Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Holsters,
& Magazine
• Specialty color, pre-colored material
• Wood grain
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
Recoil Pads • Vibration damping
• Ultra soft
Grips
• Overmolding-compatible polymers
• Vibration damping
ARCHERY
Limbs & Risers
• Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite
billets, bars, & laminates
Stabilizers &
Accessories
• Ultra soft
• Carbon/glass composite
bars, rods, & tubes
PROJECTILES
Bullets
• Lead replacement engineered formulations
• Density-modified formulations
• Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent
Shotgun Shells,
Wads, & Buffers
• Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving
additives
Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials
• Carbon/glass composite
rods & tubes
SAFETY
Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic
resistant panels
SHOOTING
SPORTS
Your customers want a product
that will help them hit the mark
every time.
BENEFITS
• Structural
reinforcement
• Weight reduction
• Metal replacement
• Vibration damping
• Soft touch
• Customization &
performance
improvement
• Thermal
management
• Lead replacement
• Biodegradable
custom colors
• Carbon/glass
composites
• Ballistic resistance
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DATA COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE MANUFACTURER
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COLOR + PERFORMANCE
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AUTOMOTIVE
INTERIORS
MANUFACTURER
I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
• Consistent and customizable color able to support heat
and light shielding
• Compliance with automotive industry standards
• Provided breadth of high-performance
custom color solutions that met specific
customer needs
• Offered dependable quality and technical
support from ideation stages through final
production while navigating all regulatory
requirements
Stan-Tone VC and VCP Vinyl Dispersions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COLOR + TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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Certificate of Registration 9001:2015 MSP
9001:2015–MSP-ANAB-US (2.0)
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Certificate of Registration
of Quality Management System
to ISO 9001:2015
The National Standards Authority of Ireland certifies that:
Colorant Chromatics Ab
Kroklundsvagen 346
AX-22 320 Odkarby
Aland
Finland
has been assessed and deemed to comply with the
requirements of the above standard in respect of the scope of
operations given below:
The Design, Manufacture and Sales of
Fluoropolymer Color Concentrates and
Compounds
Additional sites covered under this multi-site certification are listed on the
Annex (File No. 19.2540/C)
Approved by:
Geraldine LarkinChief
Executive Officer
Approved by:
Lisa Greenleaf
Operations Manager
Registration Number: 19.2540/C
Certification Granted: May 15, 1997
Effective Date: Oct 20, 2018
Expiry Date: Oct 19, 2021
National Standards Authority of Ireland, 20 Trafalgar Square, Nashua, New Hampshire, NH 03063, USA T +1 603 882 4412
9001:2015–MSP-ANAB-US (2.0)
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Annex to Certificate Number: 19.2540/C
Scope of Registration:
The Design, Manufacture and Sales of Fluoropolymer Color
Concentrates and Compounds
Activity Location
Central Management Group,
Design, Manufacture
Colorant Chromatics
Kroklundsvagen 346
AX-22 320 Odkarby
Aland
Finland
File No.: 19.2540/C
Headquarters, Sales, Distribution Colorant Chromatics Europe B.V.
Hastelweg 269 - 273
NL-5652 CV Eindhoven
The Netherlands
File No.: 19.2540/B
Sales, Distribution Colorant GmbH
Justus-Staudt-Strasse 1
Limburg-Offheim
Germany
65555
File No.: 19.2540/A
Design, Manufacture, Sales,
Distribution
Chromatics, Inc.
19 Francis J.
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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
H O U S I N G F O R C R A N E
C O N T R O L
• High impact performance, charpy notched > 60kJ/m2
• Part assembly: tight dimensional tolerances ±0.05mm
• Critical weld lines are invisible on the final part
• Red RAL 3020 as branding color
• Color stability during injection
• Offered a nylon (PA66) formulation with high
impact resistance and dimensional stability
• Supported injection trials with field technical
services
• Developed a ready-to-use solution in RAL
3020 with excellent color stability, helping to
reduce scrap rate from >50% to 4%
• Enabled timely production through fast new
developments and samplings
• Offered additional color options
Bergamid Polyamide Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
HIGH-IMPACT PA66 + COLOR MATCHING
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