New color concentrate for tinted parts and vivid colors in PET products

Carolina Color Corporation has introduced a new color concentrate UltraPETspecifically for use with PET resins. The groundbreaking UltraPET color concentrate represents continued growth in color innovation based on G2, a patented technology from Carolina Color in which pigments and additives are highly loaded, exceptionally well-dispersed and can effectively distribute in both large and small parts. The unique qualities of this next-generation technology result in the proven benefits of time, space and cost savings.  

Carolina Color is a successful, family-owned company established in 1967, and serves the colorant needs of customers from its ISO 9001:2008-certified locations in North Carolina and Ohio. Matt Barr, CEO of Carolina Color said that the new product line aims to meet the PET color needs for the plastics molding industry.  

Key attributes of Carolina Color Corporation's new UltraPET color concentrate include: polymeric carrier that is low melting and has excellent compatibility with the base polymer. The polymeric carrier will not migrate and cause screw slippage issues; mini beads that will have more pellets per gram and larger surface area. These attributes will help with good color distribution especially at lower use rates with tints; melts at 50% lower temperature than traditional PET based carriers; improved rheology and larger surface area of the mini beads leading to a faster incorporation rate; compatibility with PET bottle resins; high loading capability; and reduced housekeeping cost compared to liquid color, among others.

Targeted applications for this new UltraPET product line include cosmetic packaging, vitamin bottles, nutraceuticals, sample liquor bottles, spice jars, thermoformed sheets and other products.