https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
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.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/surface-modifier-additives/cesa-anti-block-additives
OnColor™ FX Special Effects Colorants
Color & Additives Animal Free & Food Contact Approved Film Additives
Molded-in color hides scratches, withstands tough weather and helps you optimize manufacturing efficiency
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-powder-coating-and-dip-molding/core-vbx-series-vinyl-powder-slush-formulations
100% molded-in color to eliminate the need for painting
UV stability for weathering and color retention performance
Combination Colorants & Additives: Smartbatch™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-troubleshooting
Non-uniform color
Incompatible color concentrate
Inadequate melting and dispersion of color concentrate
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles
Haze: unwanted crystallization and coloring on the exterior of the bottle caused by overheating
Discoloration: lack of uniform color
Recommend best-fit materials from a broad portfolio of polymers, colorants and additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles?rtype[]=1164
Haze: unwanted crystallization and coloring on the exterior of the bottle caused by overheating
Discoloration: lack of uniform color
Recommend best-fit materials from a broad portfolio of polymers, colorants and additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles?ind[]=6599
Haze: unwanted crystallization and coloring on the exterior of the bottle caused by overheating
Discoloration: lack of uniform color
Recommend best-fit materials from a broad portfolio of polymers, colorants and additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/mesa-stain-colorants-1-pager-1.pdf
Mesa™ Stain Colorants provide an
appealing, long-lasting layer of color on
concrete surfaces.
These translucent stains
react with the surface to create a natural
look, with patterns and colors that accent
the dark and light mottling or marbling
of the concrete.
Once applied, Mesa Stain Colorants
are resistant to chipping, peeling,
discoloration or fading.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/fragrance
Polymer Colorants
Color Cosmetics
Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/applicators
Polymer Colorants
Color Cosmetics
Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™