Performance requirements
Color targetΔE tolerance where specifiedOpacityGloss
Compound family
Color & appearance compounds
Color-matched and appearance-controlled compounds for functional and aesthetic applications.
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Color & appearance compounds
Color-matched and appearance-controlled compounds for functional and aesthetic applications.
Material system
Surface finishDispersionHeat stability
Processing & production
Light stabilityLot-to-lot consistencyProcess effects
Applications
Applications for this material capability.
Application requirements, service environment and production process define the formulation targets.
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Appearance-critical products
Color, opacity, gloss and surface requirements.
02
Film & packaging
Appearance control with resin and processing compatibility.
03
Outdoor & industrial products
Color and appearance systems with environmental and functional requirements.
Performance priorities
What drives the formulation.
Performance, service environment and production requirements define the compound targets.
Performance requirements
Color targetΔE tolerance where specifiedOpacityGloss
Material system
Surface finishDispersionHeat stability
Processing & production
Light stabilityLot-to-lot consistencyProcess effects
Formulation development
Development & evaluation
Define target properties and processing constraints. Develop or source candidates. Generate representative material. Compare against incumbent or acceptance criteria.
Development support01
Pigment package
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Carrier/resin compatibility
03
Opacity
04
UV stabilization
05
Effect pigments where applicable
06
Dispersion
07
Processing aids
Production & qualification
Production
Confirm processing window, part performance and supply requirements before routine production.
Relevant markets
Where this capability can matter.
Material requirements vary by component, process and operating environment.
Material Substitution: What Has to Match?
A replacement material does not need to duplicate every datasheet value. It needs to satisfy the requirements controlling part function, processing and approval.
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Qualifying an Alternative Material Without Disrupting Production
A risk-based approach to screening, processing trials, comparative testing and production approval when changing material.
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Discuss a color & appearance compound requirement.
Share the application, process and key material requirements.
Discuss a compound requirement