Food Industry To Benefit From Masterbatches That Aid Plastics Change Color

Food Industry to benefit from masterbatches that aid plastics change color

29-Nov-16

Having achieved FDA compliance in target end-use applications, Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI), a pioneer in the use of temperature-sensitive inks and coatings based in Colorado Springs, Colo., set out to become a market leader in thermochromic “Masterbatch." In the process, CTI launched its own version with the color-changing capability, calling the process Powercapsules. Unveiled by CTI in November 2014, Powercapsules are the result of the company’s breakthrough chemistry which includes thermochromic color concentrate pellets. Powercapsules offer customers the benefits of an enviable let-down ratio, temperature indication, and powered by new technology that drives vibrant color and UV stability, all combined with U.S.-based manufacturing utilizing good manufacturing practices.

CTI’s Powercapsules have been qualified in such popular applications as polypropylene (PP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene (PS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). Powercapsules serve to enhance the consumer experience across a diverse range of products including QSR utensils, soda closures, ice cream spoons, ice trays, baby bath toys, coffee lids and soup bowls, the company said.
CTI established three temperatures for use in the plastics industry: 59° F, 64° F, and 104° F. Custom temperatures are also available and Powercapsules are available in the CMYK and blue colors, which can be mixed to make a virtual rainbow matching most Pantone colors. A major accomplishment was achieved when CTI validated regulatory compliance in several categories concerning the food application of Powercapsules including RoHS directives, CONEG and EN 71-3 regulations, Dodd-Frank Conflict Mineral legislation, TSE requirements, California Proposition 65 legislation, no use of BPA, no use of phthalates, no use of ITX or benzophenone, manufactured in a facility free of FDA allergens or derivatives, and manufactured from materials not expected to contain genetically modified organism (GMOs), the company said.