Coloring of Plastics

Preface

Content

1 Introduction

2 Methods Used to Color Plastics

3 Requirements for Color Preparations

3.1 Chemical Stability

3.2 Migration Fastness

3.3 Shrinkage/Warpage

3.4 Toxicology

3.5 Thermal Stability

3.6 Light Fastness/Weather Resistance

4 Composition of Color Preparations

4.1 Color as a Design Element

4.2 Types of Color Preparations

4.3 Types of Polymers and Their Processing

4.4 Colorants

5 Colorants for Polymers

5.1 Inorganic Pigments

5.2 Organic Pigments

5.3 Dyes

5.4 Effect Colorants

6 Additives for Polymers

6.1 Antimicrobiological Substances

6.2 Antistatic Agents

6.3 Flame Retardants

6.4 Fillers

6.5 Dispersing Agents/Lubricants/Release Agents

6.6 Nucleating Agents

6.7 Stabilizers

6.8 Blowing Agents

6.9 Plasticizers

7 Processing Errors and Their Elimination

8 Quality Assurance

9 Mold Construction

10 Legislation

10.1 Consumer Goods: Definition and Requirements

10.2 Safety of Toys

10.3 Requirements for Components of Consumer Goods

11 References

Index

List of Colorants