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ABSTRACT
A liquid colorant is composed of a binder, in which a discontinuous phase is dispersed, the pigments and possibly other additives. Contrarily to solid colorants, liquid variations provide the following advantages: rapid results, easier and less cumbersome storage, they are non-perishable as they are always reusable. This article describes the coloring method based upon liquid pigment dispersion; implementation, dosage of colorants and choice of pigments according to a large number of criteria (coloring properties, aptitude to be transformed, conservation of mechanical properties, etc.). In conclusion method applications are presented.
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Daniel WYART: Chemical engineer CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers) - Former Sales and Marketing Director, Plastics Coloring Division – BASF Coatings SAS - with the kind collaboration of Jean-Jacques RIBLET (manager of 2R Couleur)
INTRODUCTION
The following describes a coloring method based on liquid pigment dispersions. By liquid pigment dispersions we mean a stable suspension of a pigment or colorant in a binder compatible with the plastic material. This pigment preparation is introduced at the base of the hopper of the injection molding machine or extruder during processing.
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or directly incorporated (generally by thermoplastic producers) into polymers with their other additives;
added (by processors) to base material granules prior to processing, in the form of masterbatches or dry blends.
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Liquid colorants based on pigment dispersions
Characteristics of liquid colorants
Standards and norms
- Matières plastiques. Évaluation qualitative de l'exsudation des colorants. (remplace : NF T 51-028 : 1965). Indice de classement : T51-028. - NF EN ISO 183 - 09-99
- Plastiques. Méthodes d'exposition à des sources lumineuses de laboratoire. Partie 2 : sources à arc au xénon. - NF EN ISO 4892-2 - 10-99
- Évaluation de la solidité de couleur par exposition à la lumière. - NF T 51-058 - 01-69
- Plastiques....
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Manufacturers-Suppliers
Liquid colorants
2R Couleur http://www.2rcouleur.com[email protected] – France
BASF Color Solutions France http://www.basf-coatings.fr [email protected]...
Economic data
The 2008 price comparison is as follows:
dry pigments base 1
liquid dyes 1.2 to 1.3
masterbatches 1.3 to 1.5
The market share of liquid colorants for injection-molded polymers is currently estimated at 15% by volume of total colorants used in injection and injection-blow...
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