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Identification & Functionality
- Pigment Type
- CASE Ingredients Functions
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- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
DayGlo NX-C Pigments are recommended for blow molding applications. They exhibit low blow pin plate-out, high tinctorial strength and permit high pigment loading in concentrates.
- Tinctorial Strength
The high tinctorial strength of the NX-C Pigments permits higher amounts of TiO2 to be added for opacity while maintaining the fluorescent effect.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
NX-C Pigments were developed for use in polyethylene blow molded containers and other thin film applications. NX-C Pigments have also been applied in other plastic resins and at different processing conditions, but we recommend their thorough testing first.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bulk Density | 0.72 | g/cm³ | — |
| Heat Stability | 475 (245) | ºF (ºC) | — |
| Particle Size | Granular | — | — |
| Processing Temperature | min. 370 (190) | °F (°C) | — |
| Softening Point | 275 - 310 (135 - 155) | °F (°C) | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Chemical Nature & Dispersion Properties
NX-C Pigments are a solid solution of fluorescent dyes in a thermoplastic polyamide resin.
To ensure complete color development when incorporating NX-C Pigments into plastic resins, it is essential the minimum processing temperature of 370o F (190o C) is reached and the pigment completely melted and evenly distributed throughout the plastic.
- Additives
Certain metal ions are known to cause color changes and loss of brightness with fluorescent colorants. Studies have shown that plastic processing additives containing "free" zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron will cause deleterious color effects when used in a plastic resin system containing NX-C Pigment.
If a metal containing additive must be used, it should be thoroughly tested to ensure the color stability of the NX-C Pigment.
- Color Concentrate
NX-C Pigments will allow pigment loadings of 40-50% in concentrates.