GemTone™ Citrine Yellow (GC17F)

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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%.

Color: Yellow

Functions: Dye

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Injection Molding

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Identification & Functionality

Dye Type: Solvent Dyes
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dye
Technologies: Pigments & Colorants,
Plastics
Product Families: Pigments & Colorants — Dyes
Solvent Dyes
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Clean Label
Materials Features: Low Migration,
Low Warpage,
No Plateout,
Non Blooming,
Superior Clarity

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Consumer Goods — Housewares
Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Industrial & Transport Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Food & Nutrition — 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

Properties

Color: Yellow
Physical Form: Powder,
Solid
Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	32	lbs./cu. ft.	—
Dec. Temp.	275 (527)	°C (°F)	—
Heat Stability	288 (550)	°C (°F)	—
Mean Particle Size	2.5	microns	—
Oil Absorption (g/100g pigment)	50	gram	—
Processing Temperature	min. 177 (350)	°C (°F)	—
Softening Point	85 - 95 (185 - 203)	°C (°F)	—
Specific Gravity	1.2	—	—
Tg (Typical)	78 (172)	°C (°F)	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 176.170
Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data: SPECTRAL DATA

Ȝmax = 439 nm

Abs. = 13,000

GC17F UV SPECTRA