COMPANY
Athena S.p.A. is a privately owned Italian company, established in 1983 near Milan. Over the years Athena became a worldwide supplier of Single Pigment Concentration (SPC) for the master-batch manufacturing industry.
Athena has a long terms experience in all matters related with pigments and pigment preparations and is nowadays specialized in the production of Single Pigment Concentrations (40-80%) based on inorganic and organic pigments.
INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE PIGMENT CONCENTRATION (SPC)
Single Pigment Concentrations are designed to help the Masterbatch manufacturer in producing tailor-made masterbatch for any kind of application.
Single Pigment Concentrations can be used by producers of masterbatch using single screw extruder and also by masterbatch producers using twin screw extruders with good dispersing effect.
Single pigment concentrations can be used by mixing them with other raw material in granular form in a suitable blender and then extruded and pelletized into a masterbatch. In case you’re in need of mixing Single Pigment Concentrations with raw material in powder, we suggest you to ask for the Single Pigment Concentration in powder form in order to avoid de- mixing of granules and powder in the blender.
It is an advantage to use Single Pigment Concentration instead of the pure pigments, particularly if very thin-section products are to be coloured, if a very high standard of dispersion is required, if the conditions must be dust-free or if the pigment is to be metered automatically.
The use of Single Pigment Concentrations provides:
- High tintorial strength
- More transparency
- Enhance gloss
- Reduction of the use of the pigment concentration
The use of Single Pigment Concentrations of Athena allows the masterbatch producer
- to make speck-free masterbatch
- to reduce the colour variations
- to increase the output of the extruder
- to reduce the cleaning downtimes
- to use less rinsing and cleaning materials and so less cleaning waste is produced
- to have a very high industrial hygiene
The Single Pigment Concentrations of Athena provide a regular colour strength and help the customer in many critical application such as:
- Thin blow moulding
- High quality injection moulding
- Film
- Fibre
- Laminates
Athena S.p.A. produces a large range of pigment dispersions of both pigments and dyes. Pigments and dyes are selected with regard to the plastics to be coloured and the conditions to be met by the final product.
TEST METHODS
- To first verify the properties of a pigment dispersion it is necessary to evaluate colour shade (ΔL, Δa, Δb, ΔE - CIELAB) and tintorial strength against the pure pigment in a TiO2 reduced pigment-resin system. This evaluation is always joined by an evaluation in full shade, black reduction and for some pigments a blue reduction.
- Not all the pigments are evaluated under the same reduction pigment-resin system
- To check the level of dispersion of a pigment in the medium the standard control provides a visual control on LDPE film with 3% of the dispersion
- For the products involved in the fibre industry or under a specific requirement by the customer, the filter test value is carried out to check the dispersion level of the pigment under the norm EN 13900-5
- Since 2003 Athena is ISO 9001:2008 certified
PRODUCTS
PE
The biggest part of our dispersions is based on LDPE and is designed for the Masterbatch industry and the compound industry. In this range you can find both organic and inorganic pigments.
The different concentration of the pigment is due to the different characteristic of the pigment itself, such as specific gravity, easy dispersability, final use.
Most inorganic pigments are dispersed at a concentration of 60% into the vehicle while the organic pigments are normally dispersed at 40% concentration.
Some organic pigments are dispersed at 25% concentration, because of the high tintorial strength of the pigment itself.
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB PE Yellow 13040 | PY 13 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 14040 | PY 14 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 17040 | PY 17 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 01060 | PY 42 | 60% |
| MB PE Yellow 02060 | PY 42 | 60% |
| MB PE Yellow 698150 | PY 53 | 50% |
| MB PE Yellow 61040 | PY 61 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 62040 | PY 62 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 83040 | PY 83 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 93040 | PY 93 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 11040 | PY 110 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 03050 | PY 119 | 50% |
| MB PE Yellow 03050/A | PY 119 | 50% |
| MB PE Yellow 13840 | PY 138 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 13940 | PY 139 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 15040 | PY 150 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 15140 | PY 151 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 3GP/40 | PY 155 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 16450 | PY 164 | 50% |
| MB PE Yellow 16840 | PY 168 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 18040 | PY 180 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 18040-EC | PY 180 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 18140 | PY 181 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 18340 | PY 183 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow 18450 | PY 184 | 50% |
| MB PE Yellow 19140 | PY 191 | 40% |
| MB PE Yellow H2GR40 | PY 191:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Violet 23025 | PV 23 | 25% |
| MB PE Violet 19040 E3B | PV 19 | 40% |
| MB PE Violet 19040 -228-1158 | PV 19 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 48240-F | PR 48:2 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 48340 | PR 48:3 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 48340 FG | PR 48:3 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 53140-ATOX | PR 53:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 57140-F | PR 57:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 57140-FG | PR 57:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 12225 | PR 122 | 25% |
| MB PE Red 12240 EC | PR 122 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 12240-E01 | PR 122 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 14440 | PR 144 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 14925 | PR 149 | 25% |
| MB PE Red 16635 | PR 166 | 35% |
| MB PE Red 17040-F5RK | PR 170 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 17040-F3RK | PR 170 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 17640 | PR 176 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 17725 | PR 177 | 25% |
| MB PE Red 17840 | PR 178 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 18740 | PR 187 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 21440 | PR 214 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 24740 | PR 247 | 40% |
| MB PE Red 25430 EC | PR 254 | 30% |
| MB PE Red 25430 | PR 254 | 30% |
| MB PE Red 101508-18050 | PR 101(180) M | 50% |
| MB PE Red 101503 | PR 101(130) M | 50% |
| MB PE Brown RE30/50 | PR 101 (130) | 50'% |
| MB PE Brown 3A M | PR 101 (110) M | 50% |
| MB PE Brown 3A | PR 101 (110) | 50% |
| MB PE Orange 699750 | PBR 24 | 50% |
| MB PE Brown 24060 | PBR 24 | 60% |
| MB PE Brown 24060-1 | PBR 24 | 60% |
| MB PE Orange 13040 | PO 13 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 64040 | PO 64 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 34040 | PO 34 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 36040 | PO 36 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 61040 | PO 61 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 71040 | PO 71 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 72030 | PO 72 | 30% |
| MB PE Orange 73040 | PO 73 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 79040 | PO 79 | 40% |
| MB PE Orange 82060 | PO 82 | 60% |
| MB PE Green 3BP/AL | PG 7 | 40% |
| MB PE Green 3BP/40-FG | PG 7 | 40% |
| MB PE Green 36040 | PG 36 | 40% |
| MB PE Green CRO/70 | PG 17 | 70% |
| MB PE Blue GP58/50 | PBL 29 | 50% |
| MB PE Blue AWP/40 | PBL 15:0 | 40% |
| MB PE Blue 162310 | PBL 15:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Blue 162310 AL | PBL 15:1 | 40% |
| MB PE Blue GSN/40 | PBL 15:3 | 40% |
| MB PE Blue GSN/40-NT | PBL 15:3 | 40% |
| MB PE Blue 162310/20 | PBL 15:1 | 20% |
| MB PE Blue GSN/25 | PBL 15:3 | 25% |
| MB PE Green 3BP20 | PG 7 | 20% |
Fluorescent pigments
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB PE PXM GREEN/40 | FLUO GREEN | 40% |
| MB PE PXM MAGENTA/40 | FLUO MAGENTA | 40% |
| MB PE PXM ORANGE-RED/40 | FLUO ORANGE RED | 40% |
| MB PE PXM ORANGE/40 | FLUO ORANGE | 40% |
| MB PE PXM PINK/30 | FLUO PINK | 30% |
| MB PE PXM RED/40 | FLUO RED | 40% |
| MB PE PXM YELLOW/40 | FLUO YELLOW | 40% |
PP
The range of dispersions based on PP is designed for the PP fibre industry and is composed of the following products:
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB PP Black 07040 | PBK 7 | 40% |
| MB PP Blue 15140 | PBL 15:1 | 40% |
| MB PP Blue 15340 | PBL 15:3 | 40% |
| MB PP Blue GP5850 | PB 29 | 50% |
| MB PP Brown 11060 | PR 101-110 | 60% |
| MB PP Brown 18060 | PR 101-180 | 60% |
| MB PP Brown 24040 | PBR 24 | 40% |
| MB PP Green 3BP40-F | PG 7 | 40% |
| MB PP Red 14440 | PR 144 | 40% |
| MB PP Red 21440 | PR 214 | 40% |
| MB PP Red 48240 | PR 48:2 | 40% |
| MB PP Red 48340 | PR 48:3 | 40% |
| MB PP Red 57140 | PR 57:1 | 40% |
| MB PP Red F3RK40 | PR 170 | 40% |
| MB PP Red F5RK40 | PR 170 | 40% |
| MB PP Violet 23025 | PV 23 | 25% |
| MB PP Yellow 11940 | PY 119 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 13940 | PY 139 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 15040 | PY 150 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 15540 | PY 155 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 18140 | PY 181 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 18340 | PY 183 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 18440 | PY 184 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 19140 | PY 191 | 40% |
| MB PP Yellow 93040 | PY 93 | 40% |
| MB PP White 50 | PW 7 | 50% |
EVA
Our dispersions is based on EVA and is designed for the Masterbatch industry and the compound industry
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB EVA BLUE 29840 | PB 15:1 | 40% |
| MB EVA BLUE GP5850 | PB 29 | 50% |
| MB EVA BLUE GSN40 | PB 15:3 | 40% |
| MB EVA BROWN 24050 | PBR 24 | 50% |
| MB EVA GREEN 3BP40 | PG 7 | 40% |
| MB EVA ORANGE 13040 | PO 13 | 40% |
| MB EVA ORANGE 64040 | PO 64 | 40% |
| MB EVA RED 48340 | PR 48:3 | 40% |
| MB EVA RED 10/75 | PR 101-110 | 75% |
| MB EVA RED 14440 | PR 144 | 40% |
| MB EVA RED 25440 | PR 254 | 40% |
| MB EVA RED 30/75 | PR 101-130 | 75% |
| MB EVA RED GDO40 | PR 57:1 | 40% |
| MB EVA RED WTR40 | PR 48:2 | 40% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 03050 | PY 119 | 50% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 15540 | PY 155 | 40% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 18340 | PY 183 | 40% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 2AM50 | PY 42 | 50% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 53050 | PY 53 | 50% |
| MB EVA YELLOW 83040 | PY 83 | 40% |
PS
The range of dispersions based on PS is designed for the Masterbatch industry and the compound industry. In this range you can find pigments, both organic and inorganic, and dyes and is particularly indicated for PS sheets applications
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB PS BLACK 07040 | PBK 7 | 40% |
| MB PS BLUE 10420-S | SB 104 | 20% |
| MB PS BLUE 298-30 | PB 15:1 | 30% |
| MB PS BLUE 97020-S | SB 97 | 20% |
| MB PS BLUE GP58-50 | PB 29 | 50% |
| MB PS BLUE GSN-25 AN | PB 15:3 | 25% |
| MB PS BROWN 24050 | PBR 24 | 50% |
| MB PS GREEN 03020-S | SG 3 | 20% |
| MB PS GREEN 17050 | PG 17 | 50% |
| MB PS GREEN GG-30 | PG 7 | 30% |
| MB PS ORANGE 10720-S | SO 107 | 20% |
| MB PS ORANGE 47020-S | DO 47 | 20% |
| MB PS ORANGE 60020-S | SO 60 | 20% |
| MB PS ORANGE 64030 | PO 64 | 30% |
| MB PS ORANGE AAH3SQ60 | PR 104 | 60% |
| MB PS RED 101M50 | PR 101 (110) | 50% |
| MB PS RED 11120-S | SR 111 | 20% |
| MB PS RED 12220 | PR 122 | 20% |
| MB PS RED 13520-S | SR 135 | 20% |
| MB PS RED 14430 | PR 144 | 30% |
| MB PS RED 25430 | PR 254 | 30% |
| MB PS RED 4840-25 | PR 48:3 | 25% |
| MB PS VIOLET 13020-S | SV 13 | 20% |
| MB PS VIOLET 15050 | PV 15 | 50% |
| MB PS VIOLET 36020-S | SV 36 | 20% |
| MB PS YELLOW 11420-S | SY 114 | 20% |
| MB PS YELLOW 13830 | PY 138 | 30% |
| MB PS YELLOW 18330 | PY 183 | 30% |
| MB PS YELLOW 93020-S | SY 93 | 20% |
SAN
The range of dispersions based on SAN is designed for the Masterbatch industry and the compound industry for both SAN and ABS applications. In this range you can find pigments, both organic and inorganic, and dyes and is particularly indicated for ABS sheets applications
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB SAN BLACK 800-30 | PBK 7 | 30% |
| MB SAN BLUE 10420-S | SB 104 | 20% |
| MB SAN BLUE 29825 | PB 15:1 | 25% |
| MB SAN BLUE GP5850 | PB 29 | 50% |
| MB SAN BLUE GSN25 | PB 15:3 | 25% |
| MB SAN BROWN 10140 | PR 101-110 | 40% |
| MB SAN BROWN 699750 | PBR 24 | 50% |
| MB SAN BROWN RE40-50 | PR 101-140 | 50% |
| MB SAN GREEN 17045 | PG 17 | 45% |
| MB SAN GREEN 28025-S | SG 28 | 25% |
| MB SAN GREEN GG25 | PG 7 | 25% |
| MB SAN ORANGE 10720-S | SO 107 | 20% |
| MB SAN ORANGE 60020-S | SO 60 | 20% |
| MB SAN ORANGE 64025 | PO 64 | 25% |
| MB SAN ORANGE AAH3SQ50 | PR 104 | 50% |
| MB SAN RED 12225 | PR 122 | 25% |
| MB SAN RED 13520-S | SR 135 | 20% |
| MB SAN RED 14425 | PR 144 | 25% |
| MB SAN RED 17920-S | SR 179 | 20% |
| MB SAN VIOLA 31020-S | SV 31 | 20% |
| MB SAN WHITE-70 | PW 7 | 70% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 11420-S | SY 114 | 20% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 13825 | PY 138 | 25% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 15025 | PY 150 | 25% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 18325 | PY 183 | 25% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 18440 | PY 184 | 40% |
| MB SAN YELLOW 93020-S | SY 93 | 20% |
NRC
Nature:
organic and inorganic pigments in optimum distribution in a mixture with a blend of polymers designed for its high compatibility with several rubber types.
Physical form
Granules or powder
Packaging:
25 Kg anonymous plastic bag for granules
20 Kg anonymous plastic bag for powder
Application
MB NRC preparations are added to the rubber mix together with extenders, vulcanization additives etc.. then the mixture is produced and finished as usual.
In case of colouring mixtures already finished, a short pass over the roll mill and/or another one with a narrower gap are surely appropriate to distribute the pigments. In this case we suggest to use the product in powder form.
Technical data
Colour stability during vulcanization
MB NRC preparations are stable under common processing conditions in both hot and cold vulcanization.
Fastness to migration:
The pigments contained in MB NRC preparations are insoluble in rubber. There is practically no potential for migration.
Fastness to light
In common concentrations, MB NRC preparations are well to outstandingly fast to light, disregarding the coloration of the rubber mixture itself
Coloristic properties
MB NRC preparations are strong in colour and yield vivid pure shades.
Resistance to aging
MB NRC preparations do not adversely affect the aging of the rubber coloured with them. In production, great care is taken to keep them free of any rubber poisons.
Description
MB NRC products are highly concentrated. Since pigment agglomerates have already been predispersed and thus the amount of dispersion required has been greatly reduced.
MB NRC preparations simplify the dispersion process.
Optimum dispersion facilitates full development of colour strength and results in a homogeneous coloration.
Shade variations, which may occur when processing parameters are changed or corrected, are effectively avoided.
In addition, MB NRC preparations allow speck-free coloration, since the main reason for colour specks – poorly dispersed pigment agglomerates – has been eliminated by the dispersion step during manufacture of the preparation.
MB NRC preparations can therefore be used directly in applications where high quality standards are required.
MB NRC preparations offer potential for substantial cost savings through reduced soiling and improved industrial hygiene. Furthermore, the different forms of supply (granules and powder) allow problems with user-specific metering systems to be largely eliminated.
Cleaning times for metering and mixing units are reduced, less rinsing and cleaning materials are required, and less cleaning waste is produced.
Range:
| COMMERCIAL NAME | C.I. | CONC % |
|---|---|---|
| MB NRC Black 505 | P.BK. 7 | 50% |
| MB NRC Blue 15160 | P.B. 15:1 | 60% |
| MB NRC Blue 15360 | P.B. 15:3 | 60% |
| MB NRC Blue GP5850 | P.B. 29 | 50% |
| MB NRC Green 3BP60 MOD | P.G. 7 | 60% |
| MB NRC Green CRO70 | P.G. 17 | 70% |
| MB NRC Orange 13060 AR | P.O. 13 | 60% |
| MB NRC Orange 34050 | P.O. 34 | 50% |
| MB NRC Orange 64050 | P.O. 64 | 50% |
| MB NRC Red 14450 | P.R. 144 | 50% |
| MB NRC Red 14660 | P.R. 146 | 60% |
| MB NRC Red 25460 | P.R. 254 | 60% |
| MB NRC Red 38055 | P.R. 38 | 55% |
| MB NRC Red 3RL | P.R. 48:3 | 50% |
| MB NRC Red GRL50 | P.R. 53:1 | 50% |
| MB NRC Red RE 10-75 | P.R. 101 | 75% |
| MB NRC Red WTR50 | P.R. 48:2 | 50% |
| MB NRC Ruby 57150 | P.R. 57:1 | 50% |
| MB NRC Violet 23030 | P.V. 23 | 30% |
| MB NRC Yellow 13055 | P.Y. 13 | 55% |
| MB NRC Yellow 200-LP-70 | P.Y. 42 | 70% |
| MB NRC Yellow HR | P.Y. 83 | 40% |
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
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CONTACT
ATHENA S.p.A
Via Novara 39
28010 Vaprio d'Agogna (NO)
Tel +39 (0)321 966976
Fax +39 (0)321 966956
info@athenaspa.com
Vat code 01455930030 (P. IVA)
Tax code 01476830169 (C.F.)