DayGlo GemTone

DayGlo Brand

Supplier:DayGlo

Products:4

Color:Yellow
Functions:Dye
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP), Polyethylenes (PE)
Processing Methods:Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Gem-Tone GC17F Citrine Yellow is a rich, strong green shade yellow colorant intended for use in clarified polypropylene. Clean, haze free, non-warping color formulations can easily be achieved with the use of this colorant. No blooming or plateout problems will be seen with GemTone colorants. These materials can be incorporated into polyolefin resins at levels as low as 0. 05% and can be increased to higher levels to achieve your desired effect. Gem-Tone GC17F Citrine Yellow is FDA approved for use in PP at levels NTE 0. 25%.

GemTone™ Emerald Green MB (GC18XPF)

Color:Green
Functions:Dye
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP), Polyethylenes (PE)
Processing Methods:Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Gem-Tone GC18XPF Emerald Green is a transparent green colorant intended for use in clarified polypropylene. Clean, haze free, non-halogenated, non-warping color formulations can easily be achieved with the use of this colorant. No blooming or plateout problems will be exhibited with Gem-Tone colorants. GC18XPF Emerald Green is FDA approved for use in PP and has recommended use @ 1% LDR (NTE 9%).

GemTone™ Sapphire Blue MB (GC19XPF)

Color:Blue
Functions:Dye
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP), Polyethylenes (PE)
Processing Methods:Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Gem-Tone GC19XPF Sapphire Blue is a transparent colorant (prill form) intended for use in clarified polypropylene. Clean, haze free, non-halogenated, non-warping color formulations can easily be achieved with the use of this colorant. No blooming or plateout problems will be exhibited with Gem-Tone colorants. GC19XPF Sapphire Blue is FDA approved for use in PP and has recommended use @ 1% LDR (NTE 9%).

GemTone™ Crimson Red (GC26F)

Color:Red
Functions:Dye
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP), Polyethylenes (PE)
Processing Methods:Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Gem-Tone GC26F Crimson Red is a rich, strong blue shade red colorant intended for use in clarified polypropylene. Clean, haze free, non-warping color formulations can easily be achieved with the use of this colorant. No blooming or plate-out problems will be seen with Gem-Tone colorants. These materials can be incorporated into polyolefin resins at levels as low as 0. 05% and can be increased to higher levels to achieve your desired effect. Gem-Tone GC26F is FDA compliant for use in PP at levels NTE 0. 15%.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

CI Name: Pigment Blue 15
CI Number: 74160
Dye Type: Solvent Dyes
Technologies: Pigments & Colorants,
Plastics
Product Families: Dyes
Solvent Dyes
Polymer Additives
Pigments & Colorants
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dye

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Clean Label

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Housewares
Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Industrial & Transport Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE),
Polypropylenes (PP)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Bottles,
Containers
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding,
Injection Molding

Knowde Brand Highlights

What are GEM-TONES: Gem-Tone™ Colorants (GC), are a new class of polymeric dyes available for use in clarified polypropylene. The materials are amorphous, resinous, high molecular weight dyestuffs.

They are easily handled as a dry powder and incorporate well into polyolefins under normal processing conditions.

They offer superior clarity, extraction and migration properties.

They have received FDA approval.
Why Choose GEM-TONES: They provide a method for delivering the advantages of dye coloration to polyolefins without the problems of migration or extraction.

They have good clarity in clarified PP and demonstrate shrinkage typical of other polymeric dye systems.

They do not scatter light to impart haze.

GC melt in technology eliminates the need for high shear and high energy compounding techniques.

They are easily dry-blended.
How to Use GEM-TONES: Use GC to produce unique packaging solutions with these bright, clean, transparent colors.

They will add depth and dimension to any package.

Use GC to create line extensions or re-energize an older brand.
GEM-TONE Polymeric Structure: The Gem-Tone™ colorants are solid, amorphous resinous materials of high molecular weight. They offer high tinctorial strength, with superior optical & migration properties. This unique technology has FDA approval allowing for worry free formulations.
Performance: With DayGlo® polymeric colorant technology, you don’t have to worry about warpage, haze or bleed caused by the color component. Proper crystallization of CPP parts is a critical factor for molders to ensure optimum clarity, uniform shrinkage & desired cycle time. Gem-Tone colorants do not alter the thermal behavior of the CPP part.

There are essentially no differences in thermal behavior of the colored and clear PP resins at 0.1% colorant level, indicating that GC colorants at this loading have virtually no effect on the crystallization behavior of the clarified PP. Higher loadings, though not tested, are not anticipated to affect crystallization behavior.

Unlike pigments or other insoluble colorants sometimes used in CPP parts, Gem-Tone colorants don't scatter light to impart haze. Gem-Tone Colorants provide a method for delivering the advantages of dye coloration to polyolefins without the problems of migration or extraction. As a dye based system, Gem-Tones give good clarity in clarified PP and demonstrate shrinkage typical of other polymeric dye systems. Finally, as an amorphous, resinous solid, the Gem-Tones are easy to handle and incorporate into polyolefins by typical processing techniques.