CHICAGO — ReedSpectrum introduced several color concentrates at NPE, held June 16-20 in Chicago.
Three new ReedLite concentrates are geared to ABS, high-impact polystyrene and polyethylene. The Holden, Mass., firm said the materials are cost-competitive without sacrificing quality.
The ABS series features 12 colors formulated for most commercial ABS grades. The ReedLite HIPS series comprises 12 colors, and the PE series has 13 colors. All the materials are free of heavy metals and are acknowledged under the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. component recognition program.
ReedSpectrum also introduced concentrates for DuPont's Zenite 6130 liquid crystal polymer and claims to be the only independent color concentrate manufacturer in North America with its own line of colors for LCP. The ReedLite LCP series is available in 12 standard colors and various custom colors.