{"id":12068,"date":"2017-02-27T18:21:19","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T18:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/?page_id=12068"},"modified":"2021-10-01T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T16:56:14","slug":"special-effects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/products\/color\/special-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Effects Compounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special effect compounds can increase consumer appeal, provide beneficial features, mimic other materials, and add visual impact to your plastic products!<\/p>\n

Our team of color experts understands the many variables that affect the way color is perceived in plastic applications, and can guide you in selecting the color and special effect technology that creates the impact your application requires.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Appearance Effects<\/h3><\/div>

Draw attention and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your application with metallic sheen, sparkle, fluorescence, or transparency offered by our Appearance Effect compounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Metallic\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Metallic<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Pearlescent\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Pearlescent<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Sparkle<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Sparkle Mist<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Iridescent\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Iridescent<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Fluorescent\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Fluorescent<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Edge<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Edge Glow<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Transparent\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Transparent<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Functional Effects<\/h3><\/div>

Our Functional Effect compounds provide both color and functionality for applications that require light control, laser welding or marking, or security technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Security\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Security<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Laser<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Laser Welding<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Light<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Light Reflective<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Light<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Light Diffusion<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Infrared\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Infrared<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Laser-Markable\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Laser-Markable<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Shifting Effects<\/h3><\/div>

Shifting Effect compounds can change the appearance of your application using light waves or temperature changes to provide a constantly changing visual aesthetic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Glow-in-the-Dark\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Glow-in-the-Dark<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Photochromatic<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Photochromatic (Indoors)<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Photochromatic<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Photochromatic (Outdoors)<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Thermochromatic<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Thermochromatic (Activated)<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Thermochromatic<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Thermochromatic (Non-activated)<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Chroma<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Chroma Shift<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Material Effects<\/h3><\/div>

Our Material Effects compounds allow your plastic application to mimic a host of other materials, including wood, stone, marble, camouflage and more!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Wood<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Wood Grain<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Stone\/Granite\/Marble\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Stone\/Granite\/Marble<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Tortoise<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Tortoise Shell<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Camouflage\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Camouflage<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Low<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Low Gloss<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Download a copy of our Special Effects brochure today!<\/h2><\/div>

Learn more about attaining quality color and how RTP Company will make your next application a colorful success.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Special Effects Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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