Ampacet Corp. has squeezed a rainbow into its new Kaleidoscope Collection of colors.
In a news release, officials with Ampacet in Tarrytown, N.Y., said the Kaleidoscope colors "are designed to be layered, unlocking an endless array of custom hues." They added that the use of solvent dyes in the new color range "allows for exceptional clarity and the captivating interplay of combined colors."
"By layering these vivid, translucent colors, designers can add unparalleled depth and visual excitement to a wide range of consumer products," Market Insight Manager Mercedes Landazuri said.
The new colors are compatible with polystyrene and polycarbonate in the injection molding processes and are aimed at housewares, consumer electronics, toys, appliances and lighting.
Colors in the new line are Twilight Prism, Fuchsia Dream, Azure Veil, Transforming Teal, Evergreen Echo, Vivid Volt, Neon Nectar and Sunset Splash.
Ampacet is one of North America's 30 largest compounders and concentrate makers. The firm employs more than 2,000 at 21 manufacturing sites worldwide and has annual sales of more than $1 billion.