Dispersions, Resins and Additives

Dispersions, Resins and Additives

PureOptions® low-VOC, universal colorants

PureOptions colorants are APEO free, aqueous pigment dispersions that can be used for either point-of-sale or in-plant tinting. The offer a superior sustainability profile including GREENGUARD Certification from UL Environment.

PureOptions colorants are formulated with optimized rheology for reliable, accurate and precise dispensing through automatic tinting machines. Customers are able to match deeper shades in whiter, more opaque bases. This means fewer costs needed for good coverage. 

Key features and benefits

  • Low VOC content (Compliant with SCAQMD Rule 1113)
  • Free of alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO) surfactants
  • Packaged in re-sealable, recyclable plastic containers.
  • Formaldehyde-free
  • Low odor  
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Product Code Colorant Density % Primary Pigments % Filler Pigments % Water
Name (lb/L) (lbs/gal) w/w v/v w/w v/v w/w
AX Permanent Yellow 2.7 10.1 25.4 19.6 5.7 1.6 51.1
B Lamp Black 2.9 11.1 7.6 5.5 24.8 8.4 52.5
C Yellow Iron Oxide 4.0 15.2 58.2 25.9 - - 26.2
DU Phthalo Green 3.0 11.3 16.0 12.3 21.3 6.8 45.9
EU Phthalo Blue 3.1 11.6 12.7 10.6 27.0 8.5 40.3
F Red Iron Oxide 4.5 17.0 57.2 23.2 6.3 3.0 21.8
I Brown Iron Oxide 3.8 14.3 39.9 15.5 12.3 4.8 32.6
J Carbazole Violet 3.3 12.6 8.4 8.2 36.2 12.3 34.6
KX Titanium Dioxide  4.1 15.4 54.5 49.2 6.1 4.2 27.6
L Raw Umber 3.1 11.9 20.7 9.3 16.5 5.4 37.7
R Permanent Red 3.0 11.2 15.4 13.7 24.1 7.9 40.1
RU High Hide Red 2.7 10.4 33.8 29.1 11.0 3.7 37.6
T Medium Yellow 2.9 11.0 40.1 34.7 10.8 3.3 34.0
V Quinacridone Violet 2.8 10.7 11.7 10.8 21.3 6.2 53.7
VU High Hide Violet 2.6 9.7 20.6 17.0 5.9 1.6 50.5
YE High Hide Yellow 4.0 15.0 57.8 24.5 - - 30.3
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