Patent · US Expired

Metal filled concentrate

US6194507A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1999
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2003/0812
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a new and improved color concentrate comprising from about 10% to about 30% by weight metal particles component, from about 1% to about 15% by weight colorant material and from about 60% to about 90% by weight thermoplastic polymer. The metal particles component comprises aluminum particles having both a spherical and a lenticular shape. The concentrate can be utilized to color thermoplastic polymers and produce a matte metallic effect.

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