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/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-processing?rtype[]=1164
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.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/automotive-case-study
Avient’s transportation portfolio includes sustainable technologies that offer lightweight structural alternatives to metals, while delivering comparable or improved performance; reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to improve interior air quality; specialty colors & effects enable paint replacement technologies.
Paint replacement technologies, including Artisan™ ABS portfolio and Molded-In Color Metallic
The Solution & Impact
By utilizing a combination of Avient’s OnColor™ Colorants, Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents, and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives, we enabled the OEM to reduce weight and carbon emissions in panel doors, increase UV resistance in instrument panels and replace traditional paint processes in central consoles.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=48
PolyOne Expands Lineup of Pre-Certified Biocompatible Healthcare Colorants and Additives
InVisiO™ Color Inspiration 2019+ Explores Color Strategies Rooted in Art and Design Evolution
Sizzling New OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants from PolyOne Create the Ultimate in Vibrance and Reflectivity
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=18
Avient to feature its latest sustainable solutions of colorants and functional additives for dyes, chemicals, finishes, and spin-dyeing, at ITMA 2023
Colorants and Additives from Avient for Sustainable Luxury Plastic Packaging to be Featured at LUXE PACK New York
Avient Earns 2023 Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Design Award for PCR Color Prediction Service