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ALCOLOR® PBT A BK979-3116

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MOCOM Compounds ALCOLOR® PBT A BK979-3116 is a black colorant, similar to RAL 9004, for use in Polybutylene Terephthalate. It has a dosage of 5% extrusion and 5% injection molding, dependent on wall thickness and required color intensity, as well as the application and operational area. It has a light fastness colorant of blue woolscale 8 and must be pre-dried with a maximum moisture content of <0.04%. Furthermore, it has a high additive content, is free from cadmium, lead and diarylide pigments, has high dispersibility, and is dust-free. It is suitable for use in automotive, machinery, electrical and electronic, furniture, building and construction, and sport and leisure applications.

Functions: Pigment

Color: Black

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Use Level
5 %
Dosage and Dosage Conditions
  • Extrusion : 5 %
  • Injection Molding : 5%
  • Dependant on wall thickness and required color intensity
  • Dependant on application and operational area

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1310.0kg/m³ISO 1183
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
DSC (Melt Point)226.0°CISO 11357
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Fastness ColourantBlue Woolscale 8
Thermal Stability Colourantmax. 300°C
Moisture Contentmax. 0.04%
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature250 - 270°C
Mould Temperature60 - 100°C
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)4.0cm³/10minISO 1133
MVR Temperature250.0°C
MVR Load2.16kg

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions
  • In a dry air (dessiccant) dryer 100-120 °C for 2-4 h
  • In an air circulatIng dryer 100-120 °C for 4-8 h

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light tightly sealed.