Chapter 1 Introduction of Plastics and Color / 11.1 Plastics11.1.1 Properties of Plastics11.1.2 Applications of Plastics31.1.3 Classification and Variety of Plastics31.1.4 Modified Plastics141.2 Coloring of Plastics141.2.1 The Meaning of Plastic Coloring141.2.2 Plastic Colorants161.2.3 Types and Properties of Plastic Colorant18Chapter 2 Basic Requirements of Color Preparations / 222.1 Basic Requirements of Color Preparations222.1.1 Requirements of Colorant Based on Types of Plastic222.1.2 Requirements of Colorant Based on Plastic Molding Process242.1.3 Requirements of Colorant Based on the Application of Plastic262.1.4 Basic Requirements of the Plastic Colorant272.2 Color Performance292.2.1 Tinting Strength292.2.2 Saturation, Lightness, Hiding Power292.2.3 Dichroism302.3 Thermal Resistance312.3.1 Definition322.3.2 Concentration322.3.3 Chemical Structure, Crystal Modification, Particle Size332.3.4 Resins and Additives352.3.5 Applications362.4 Dispersion372.4.1 Impact on Dispersion of Pigment Surface Properties382.4.2 Impact on Dispersion of Particle Size and Distribution382.5 Migration392.5.1 The Main Reason for Migration392.5.2 Impact of Chemical Structure and Concentration on Migration402.5.3 Application of Migration Indicators412.5.4 New Application Requirements for Migration in Consumer Goods Regulations412.6 Light Fastness/ Weather Resistance422.6.1 Chemical Structure and Particle Size of Pigment432.6.2 Applications of Light Fastness (Weather Resistance) Indexes442.6.3 Difference Between Light Fastness (Weather Resistance) Index and Practical Applications472.7 Shrinkage/Warpage472.7.1 Effect Based on Crystallization482.7.2 Effect Based on Chemical Structure, Crystal Modification, Particle Size and Concentration of Pigment502.7.3 Application of Shrinkage/Warpage Index532.8 Chemical Stability532.8.1 Acid and Alkali Resistance532.8.2 Solvent Resistance542.8.3 Oxidation Resistance542.9 Security552.9.1 Acute Toxicity of Chemicals552.9.2 Organic Pigments Impurities552.9.3 Security of Double Chloride Benzidine Pigment562.9.4 Heavy Metal in Inorganic Pigments59Chapter 3 Main Types and Properties of Inorganic Pigments and Specialty Effect Pigments / 613.1 Development History of Inorganic Pigments613.2 Classification and Composition of Inorganic Pigments633.2.1 Classification of Inorganic Pigments633.2.2 Composition of Inorganic Pigments633.3 Plastic Coloring Properties of Inorganic Pigment653.3.1 Requirements of Inorganic Pigment in Properties653.3.2 Impact of Inorganic Pigment Particle Characters on Coloring Properties663.3.3 Safety of Inorganic Pigments in Plastic Coloring693.4 Main Use of Inorganic Pigment in Plastics 703.4.1 Coloring for Plastics703.4.2 Special Functions713.5 The Main Varieties and Properties of Inorganic Pigments and Effect Pigments763.5.1 Achromatic Pigments763.5.2 The Main Varieties and Properties of Color Inorganic Pigment873.5.3 The Main Varieties and Properties of Effect Pigments (Inorganic)1133.5.4 Main Varieties and Properties of Effect Pigments (Organic)124Chapter 4 Main Types and Properties of Organic Pigments / 1324.1 History of Organic Pigments1324.2 Classification of Organic Pigments1334.3 Importance of Organic Pigments in Plastics Coloring1364.3.1 Differences Between Organic and Inorganic Pigments1364.3.2 Difference of Organic Pigments and Solvent Dyes1394.4 Relationship between Color Performance and Pigment Chemical Structure, Crystal Structure, Application Media1414.5 Azo Pigment 1424.5.1 Monoazo Pigment1424.5.2 Disazo Pigments1764.5.3 Disazo Condensation Pigments1854.6 Phthalocyanine Pigments2014.6.1 Blue phthalocyanine pigments2024.6.2 Green Phthalocyanine Pigments2064.7 Heterocyclic and Polycyclic Ketonic Pigments2094.7.1 Dioxazine Pigments2104.7.2 Quinacridone Pigments2134.7.3 Perylene and Pyrene Ketone2204.7.4 Anthraquinone and Anthraquinone Ketone Pigments2274.7.5 Isoindolinone and Isoindoline Pigments2314.7.6 Diketopyrrolo-pyrrolo Pigment2374.7.7 Quinophthalone Pigments2444.7.8 Metal Complex-based Pigments2464.7.9 Thiazide Pigments2484.7.10 Pteridine Pigments249Chapter 5 Main Varieties and Properties of Solvent Dyestuffs / 2525.1 Development History of Solvent Dyestuffs2525.2 Types, Properties and Varieties of Solvent Dyestuffs2535.3 Application Characteristics of Solvent Dyestuffs in Coloring of Plastics2565.3.1 Solubility2575.3.2 Sublimation2585.3.3 Melting Point2595.4 Market and Produce of Solvent Dyestuffs2595.5 Main Varieties and Properties of Solvent Dyestuffs2605.5.1 Anthraquinone Solvent Dyestuffs2615.5.2 Heterocyclic Solvent Dyestuffs2755.5.3 Methine Solvent Dyestuffs2875.5.4 Azo Solvent Dyestuffs2905.5.5 Azomethine Solvent Dyestuffs2925.5.6 Phthalocyanine Solvent Dyestuffs294Chapter 6 Plastic Colorants Inspection Method and Standard / 2966.1 Inspection and Standard 2966.1.1 Importance of Inspection2966.1.2 Adopt International Standards, Improve Enterprise Competitiveness2976.1.3 Quality Control Test and Application Performance Test2986.1.4 Standards2996.2 Quality Tests and Standards of Color Performance3026.2.1 Composition of The Basic Mixtures of PVC3036.2.2 Test of Color Performance3046.2.3 Evaluation of Color Performance3056.3 Evaluation of Color Stability to Heat During Processing of Coloring Materials in Plastics3076.3.1 Evaluation by Injection Moulding (HG/4767.2—2014, EN BS 12877-2)3076.3.2 Evaluation by Oven Test (HG/T 4767.3—2014, EN BS 12877-3)3086.3.3 Evaluation by Two-roll Milling3096.4 Standards and Methods of Assessment of Dispersibility in Plastics3106.4.1 Evaluation by Two-roll Milling3116.4.2 Evaluation by Filter Pressure Value Test (HG/T 4768.5—2014, EN BS 13900-5)3126.4.3 Evaluation by Film Test( EN BS 13900-6)3146.5 The Test Methods and Standard of Migration ( HG/T 4769.4—2014, EN BS 14469-4)3156.6 The Test Methods and Standards of Light Fastness and Weather Resistance3166.6.1 Sunlight Fastness and Weather Resistance Test3176.6.2 Light Fastness to Artificial Light and Weather Resistance Tests3206.7 Evaluation of Chemical Stability3266.7.1 Test for Acid Resistance and Alkali Resistance3266.7.2 Solvent Resistance Test3276.8 Evaluation of Warpage and Deformability3286.8.1 Evaluation of Degeneration or Shrinkage3286.8.2 Evaluation of Warpage329 Chapter 7 Pigment Dispersion in Plastics / 3317.1 The Purpose and Significance of Pigment Dispersion in Plastics3317.1.1 Improving Pigment Coloring3317.1.2 Meeting the Requirement of The Plastic Processing For The Pigment Dispersion3327.2 Dispersion of Pigments in Plastic3347.2.1 The Types and Properties of Particles Before Pigment Dispersion3347.2.2 Dispersion of Pigment in Plastic3367.3 Wetting3387.3.1 Wetting Phenomena and its Evaluation Contact Angle and Young’s Equation3387.3.2 Pigment Wetting3397.3.3 The Judgment Basis of Pigment Surface Properties——Wetting Angle3477.4 Pigment Dispersion3487.5 The Dispersion Stability of Pigments3507.5.1 The stabilization Mechanism of Double Electronic layer3517.5.2 The stabilization Mechanism of Steric Hindrance3547.6 Color Masterbatch and Pigment Preparation3587.6.1 The Definition of Masterbatch3587.6.2 Pigment Dispersion in the Color Masterbatch of Polyolefin3597.6.3 The Jewel on the Crown of the Color Masterbatch Technology—Chemical Fiber Dyeing3677.6.4 Pre-Dispersed Pigment Preparations for Plastics374Chapter 8 Practical Technology and Quality Control of Color Matching for Plastics Coloring / 3768.1 Basic Theory and Principles of Color Matching3778.1.1 Basic Theory3778.1.2 Basic Principles of Color Matching3788.1.3 Color Matching for Plastics Coloring is a Complex Process3798.2 Basic Knowledge That Color Matching Staff Should Have3808.2.1 Comprehensive Understanding the Performance of Colorant3808.2.2 Comprehensive Understanding the Performance of Plastics3818.2.3 Fully Grasp the Process Conditions of Plastic Molding Process3818.2.4 Fully Understand the Type of Plastic Processing Aids and Master the Content3818.2.5 Comprehensive Understanding of the Safety Regulations of Plastic Products at Home and Abroad3828.3 Basic Steps of Color Matching3828.3.1 Preparatory Work of Color Matching3828.3.2 Specific Steps of Color Matching3838.4 Quality Control3898.4.1 Chromatic Aberration3908.4.2 Quality Control of Formula Design3948.4.3 Quality Control of Production3948.4.4 Establish Quality Control System3968.4.5 Problems and Solutions3978.5 Practical Technology of Color Matching3998.5.1 How to Formulate Special White Colorant for Plastic Coloring3998.5.2 How to Formulate Special Black Colorant for Plastic Coloring4008.5.3 How to Formulate Gray for Plastic Coloring4008.5.4 How to Formulate Colorant for Outdoor Plastic Products4018.5.5 How to Formulate Colorant for Transparent Products4028.5.6 How to Formulate Pearlescent Colorant for Plastic Coloring4038.5.7 How to Formulate Gold, Silver Colorant for Plastic Coloring4048.5.8 How to Formulate Fluorescent Colorant for Plastic Coloring405 Reference / 406