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Liquid colorant/additive concentrate for plastics
Assignee: Chroma Injecta Color Systems Inc
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Filing: 1986-01-13
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2006-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A polyolefin compatable liquid colorant/additive concentrate for molding plastics. The colorants and additives are conventional pigments and additives. The vehicle contains (A) a low molecular weight addition polymer, such as a polybutene, a polystyrene, a poly alpha-methyl styrene/vinyl toluene copolymer, or an acrylic polymer or copolymer, and (B) an essentially non-volatile solvent for the low molecular weight addition polymer which has a boiling point of at least about 450° F. and which is compatable with the resin to be colored. The liquid concentrate has a Brookfield viscosity between about 1000 and 40,000. The colorant concentrate produces uniform color finished products, without visible streaks or specks. It also eliminates screw slippage.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Jarzombek
- 👤 Raymond J. Moeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:32
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J3/00; C08J3/20; C08J3/22; C08J3/226; C08J2423/00; C08J2425/00; C08J2433/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A liquid additive concentrate for incorporation into a plastic comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of an additive for the plastic; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of a low molecular weight addition polymer; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the addition polymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A liquid additive concentrate for incorporation into a plastic comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of an additive for the plastic; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of a low molecular weight addition polymer; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the addition polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The concentrate of claim 1, wherein the viscosity of the concentrate is between about 1000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The concentrate of claim 2, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is selected from the group consisting of polybutenes, polystyrenes, alpha-methyl styrene/vinyl toluene copolymers, and acrylic polymers and copolymers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The concentrate of claim 2, wherein the non-volatile solvent is a light oil having a boiling point of at least 450° F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The concentrate of claim 1, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is selected from the group consisting of a polybutene having an average molecular weight between about 1000 and 3500 and a polystyrene having an average molecular weight between about 300 and 1000.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The concentrate of claim 5, wherein the solvent is a light oil having a boiling point of at least 450° F. and wherein the viscosity of the concentrate is between about 1000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for plastics comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of a colorant; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of a low molecular weight addition polymer; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the addition polymer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for plastics comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of a colorant; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of a low molecular weight addition polymer; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the addition polymer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispersion of claim 7 wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is a polybutene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispersion of claim 7, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is a polybutene having an average molecular weight between about 1000 and 3500.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispersion of claim 7, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is a polystyrene.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispersion of claim 7, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is a polystyrene having an average molecular weight between about 300 and 1000.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispersion of claim 7, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is a copolymer of alpha-methyl styrene and vinyl toluene.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dispersion of claim 7, wherein the low molecular weight addition polymer is an acrylic polymer or copolymer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dispersion of claims 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, wherein the solvent is a light oil having a boiling point of at least 450° F.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispersion of claims 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, wherein the viscosity of the dispersion is between about 1000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
92 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for coloring plastic comprising from about 10 percent to about 90 percent of a colorant and from about 90 percent to about 10 percent of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising: (a) from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of a polybutene resin having an average molecular weight between about 1000 and 3500; and (b) from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the polybutene resin; and wherein the dispersion has a viscosity of between about 1000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
92 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for coloring plastic comprising from about 10 percent to about 90 percent of a colorant and from about 90 percent to about 10 percent of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising: (a) from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of a polybutene resin having an average molecular weight between about 1000 and 3500; and (b) from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the polybutene resin; and wherein the dispersion has a viscosity of between about 1000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispersion of claim 16, wherein the solvent is a light oil having a boiling point of at least 450° F.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dispersion of claims 16 or 17 wherein the polybutene has an average molecular weight between about 2100 and 2700.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
79 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for plastics comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of a colorant; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of an acrylic polymer having an average molecular weight between about 5,000 and 10,000; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the acrylic polymer; wherein the dispersion has a viscosity between about 1,000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
79 words
A liquid colorant dispersion for plastics comprising: (a) from about 10 percent to about 90 percent by weight of a colorant; (b) from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight of an acrylic polymer having an average molecular weight between about 5,000 and 10,000; and (c) from about 5 percent to about 70 percent by weight of an essentially non-volatile solvent for the acrylic polymer; wherein the dispersion has a viscosity between about 1,000 and 40,000 centipoises.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dispersion of claim 19 wherein the non-volatile solvent is a light oil having a boiling point of at least 450° F.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dispersion of claims 7, 13, 16, and 19 wherein the dispersion contains at least 15 percent by weight of a colorant.
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