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GemTone™ Crimson Red (GC26F)

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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%.

Color: Red

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

Red

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
Granular
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorption (Pigment)53/100g—
Bulk Density32lbs./cu. ft.—
Decomposition Temperature Oil372 (702)°C (°F)—
Heat Stability288 (550)°C (°F)—
Processing Temperaturemin. 177 (350)°C (°F)—
Softening Pointmin. 85 (185)°C (°F)—
Specific Gravity1.25g/cc—
Tg (Typical)51 (124)°C (°F)—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 176.170

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

DayGlo GemTone Crimson Red (GC26F) Test Data - 1SPECTRAL DATA

Ȝmax = 523 nm

Abs. = 17,000

GC26F UV SPECTRA

DayGlo GemTone Crimson Red (GC26F) Test Data - 2