4. Main types
A filler is a solid substance used in plastics. They are introduced to modify or reinforce physical or mechanical properties, improve fire resistance or reduce cost. Its incorporation rate varies from a few % to several dozen %.
For example:
mineral fillers (talc, barium sulfate, antimony oxide, etc.);
organic fillers (wood flour, etc.);
reinforcing fillers (glass fibers, flax fibers, etc.).
Fillers are not included in the term "pigments". Their main purpose is not to color.
The Colour Index CI is a systematic way of identifying a colorant and its chemical formula. This coding system is universally known. An association of American chemists (The Society...
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Standards and norms
- Testing of pigments (Part 1 et Part 2). - DIN 53235 -
- Testing in plasticised PVC – Composition and preparation of basic mixture. - DIN 53775 -
- Colouring materials ; classification according to coloristic and chemical aspects. - DIN 55944 -
- Plastics – Methods of Exposure to laboratory light sources. - DIN 53387 -
- Printing, printing inks and substrates – Assessment of light fastness...
Regulations
Circular N° 176 du 2/12/1959 relative aux pigments et colorants des matières plastiques et emballages.
Council Directive 91/338/EEC of June 18, 1991 amending for the tenth time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations....
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