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Can PK be colored and what are the limitations?
Polyketone is naturally a burnt orange color and is known to be more challenging to color.
These can be colored at the press or with pre-color.
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Polymer Colorants
Color Cosmetics
Healthcare Colorants
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Coloring
Therefore, they require less color concentrate to achieve a particular color and the colors produced are cleaner (less yellow) than other TPEs.
Dry colors have also been used but may require more material and time to perform color changes.
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Renol™ Fiber Colorants
Black Colorants for PET and PA Fibers
Black polyester and polyamide fibers and
filaments are used in a variety of applications,
such as automotive textiles, safety belts, apparel,
sportswear, carpets and rugs, ropes, and home
textiles.
The Renol Fiber Colorants portfolio includes
black colorants specially formulated for spun-dyed
polyester and polyamide.
The concentrates
are particularly recommended for the coloration
of yarns in specific undertones and when UV
protection is needed.
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to purchase its global color and additive masterbatch business.
color and additive masterbatch business, which had sales of
Color, Additives and Inks segment.
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Increase sustainability, optimize color usage and reduce weight with just one technology
Molded-in color hides scratches, withstands tough weather and helps you optimize manufacturing efficiency
Infrared Detection Colorants
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Change the color of the key arrows
Make the globe 1 color when using the full color logo
Use the full color logo against backgrounds without enough contrast
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Avient Showcases Sustainable Polymers, Colorants and Services for Mexico and Latin America at Plastimagen
Caption: Explore the possibilities for polymers, colorants, additives, and services with Avient at Plastimagen 2022 in Mexico City.
Generational Changes, Environmental Concerns, and a New Digital Universe Expected to Drive Color Preferences in 2023
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PolyOne at ITMA 2016: Meeting Stringent Environmental Regulations with Advanced Fiber Coloring Solutions
SHANGHAI – At the ITMA show this week, PolyOne introduced its advanced fiber solutions including a full range of colorant materials and cutting
Packaging That Dazzles Your Consumer: PolyOne Introduces Impress™ Color Concentrates with High Gloss Metallic Effect
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Color Services
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