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ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Specialty Toners for PC Polycarbonate is used for the production of automotive interiors and appliances to consumer goods and electronics, replacing more traditional materials such as glass and acrylic.

This material offers durability levels far greater than those of acrylic, with a notched Izod impact strength of 18.4 ft-lb/in, and a heat deflection temperature of 185°F at 264 psi.

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They are manufactured using only pigments, alkali-stabilized acrylic resin, water and a small amount of non-metallic preservative.

Traditional antimicrobials often cause opacity or hazing in polycarbonate or acrylic.

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It can and often does replace more traditional construction materials, such as glass and acrylic, in applications where transparency and clarity are important.

Compatible with a broad range of materials, including:  •    Polypropylene •    Polyethylene •    Ionomer-based chemistries •    PVC •    Acrylics •    Engineered thermoplastics

It is increasingly replacing more traditional construction materials such as glass and acrylic, meaning the need for better color solutions has never been greater.