Give a frosted look to PET bottles.New color masterbatches give a frosted-glass look to PET bottles for cosmetics, alcoholic beverages
Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and . Developed by Ampacet Corp., Tarrytown, N.Y., 603121-PT and 603122-PT masterbatches also can be used in thermoformed containers. Ampacet estimates that plastic bottles with a moldedin frosted look cost at least 90% less than bottles with the frost spray-painted on. And because the color is distributed throughout the wall, it cannot be scraped off. Grade 603121, which requires more stretch to activate its light-diffusion properties, provides a whiter frosted effect, whereas 603122 provides a more neutral gray effect. Bottles' appearance can range from translucent to opaque. Intensity of the frosted effect depends on the letdown letdown 1. the sudden flush of milk flow that occurs when the calf begins to suck or when milking commences in a properly prepared cow. Depends for its occurrence on the release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland in response to massage of the teats and udder. ratio, which is typically between 1% and 5%. These masterbatches can also be tinted tint n. 1. A shade of a color, especially a pale or delicate variation. 2. A gradation of a color made by adding white to it to lessen its saturation. 3. A slight coloration; a tinge. 4. to create effects like the soft blue and green tones of vinrage glass. They also allow the use of pearlescent pearl·es·cent adj. Having a pearly luster or gloss. pearl·es  cence n.Adj. 1. and other special-effect pigments, which can enhance the frosted look without the streaking, pin holes, and other issues often associated with such pigments in PET. Both grades are formulated with Ampacet's new PET carrier and its proprietary Formula X PET binder system, which is said to eliminate predrying, so it can go directly from storage to machine. Early commercial trials reportedly show a dramatic decrease in slippage Slippage The difference between estimated transaction costs and the amount actually paid. Notes: Slippage is usually attributed to a change in the spread. See also: Spread, Transaction Costs Slippage as well as static build-up. These masterbatches can also be formulated for PC and acrylic. Tel: (914) 631-6600 * www.arnpacet.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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