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Color Science 101 – Coloring Plastics
Recorded Friday, June 3 at 10AM EDT – Presented by RTP Company
The perception of color by the human eye and brain is essential to conveying a mood or message. Color inspires, energizes, and builds brand recognition! Join RTP Company color experts as they discuss the science of color and the importance of color in maximizing brand impact for packaging and product design. Learn how custom and standard colored thermoplastic compounds and masterbatches can be precisely matched to your end-use requirements while ensuring consistent, global manufacturing. This webinar is for engineers, molders, sales representatives, and purchasers who want to better understand the science behind coloring plastics.
Presented by Anna Kreofsky, this 40 minute webinar will cover the following topics:
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Brief introduction to the RTP Company Color Division and how you can have Your Color – Your Way
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The biology of color perception
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The physics of wavelengths and how the spectral reflectance can be measured for color control
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The chemistries of colorants and why this is important
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How to evaluate color and control color tolerances in plastic
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Common color terms used to effectively communicate color across industries
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What information needs to be provided to color plastic manufacturers to ensure a satisfactory color match