US-headquartered Avient Corporation has launched a range of colourants of formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires. Dubbed OnColor REC Polymer Colorants, the new products offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations, helping manufacturers to reduce their product carbon footprint. OnColor REC Polymer Colorants compare favourably in terms of performance with the traditional carbon blacks used in plastics. They are versatile, can be used in multiple resins, and are available in standard and custom colour formulations. Additionally, they meet strict regulatory requirements, passing Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards and certification by TÜV Rheinland. Proposition 65 letters are also available.
"This product underscores our commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing our customers with high-performance, eco-conscious solutions,” said Felipe Reichert, Global Marketing Director for Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation.
The new colourants are available in the United States and Canada for use in a wide range of industries and applications, including automotive, wire and cable, building and construction, appliances, electrical and electronics, industrial moulding applications, textiles and fabrics, and office furniture. A PCF calculation for using them is available upon request.