About Shepherd Color

Shepherd, established in 1916, is a leading global manufacturer specializing in high-performance color pigments, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Shepherd's extensive experience and dedication to innovation have positioned them as a trusted supplier in the polymer additives industry. Shepherd's high-performance pigments ensure excellent color strength, stability, and durability, making them an essential component in the manufacture of various polymer products. Shepherd's pigments are particularly noted for their superior heat and light stability, ensuring lasting aesthetics and functionality of the final products.

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Arctic® NTP Yellow 10P150

Arctic® NTP Yellow 10P150 by Shepherd Color is a chemically inert, chromatic yellow inorganic pigment. It is produced by high-temperature calcination. It exhibits excellent UV and visible opacity and stable to heat and ultraviolet light. It is non-bleeding and non-migratory, offering exceptional durability and hiding power. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is used in applications requiring high resistance to heat, light, chemical and weather.</li> <li>It features a chromium and lead-free formula with an aesthetically pleasing color and high total solar reflectance for improved performance and appearance.</li> <li>It is compatible with most resin systems and polymers without causing warping. </li> <li>Typical applications include plastics and other industries where similar pigment chemistry is applied.</li> <li>Arctic® NTP Yellow 10P150 is suitable for various applications, including building and construction (such as extrusion siding, windows, and doors), automotive (for both interior and exterior parts), electronics, PVC and polyolefin products, and engineering polymers.</li> <li>It is patented under US Patent 8,192,541, with additional foreign patents filed under WO/2011/156362 and PCT/US2011/039432.</li> <li>It complies with EN71.3, AP(89)1, AS 2070-1999, TCLP, BfR, CONEG, ELV, RoHS, WEEE and Packaging 94/62/EC.</li></ul>

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Arctic® Yellow 10P110E

Arctic® Yellow 10P110E by Shepherd Color is a bright yellow pigment produced by high temperature calcination. It has good UV and visible opacity, is chemically inert, heat resistant, and stable to ultraviolet light. It is non-bleeding, non-migratory and is non-warping. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It has exceptional durability and hiding power, and is generally used in applications where resistance to heat, light, and weather are needed.</li><li>It is cost and performance optimized pigment with good dispersion properties.</li> <li>It provides clean masstone, low heat build-up characteristics and lower material usage through higher tint strength.</li><li>It can be used in combination with organics to achieve lead-free colors.</li> <li>Arctic® Yellow 10P110E is suitable for engineering polymers and plastics applications.</li></ul>

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Shepherd Black 1G

Shepherd Black 1G by Shepherd Color is an inorganic pigment. It is a bright blue-green powder produced by high temperature calcination. It is chemically inert, heat resistant and stable to ultraviolet light.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is non-bleeding, non-migratory and non-warping in polyolefin.</li> <li> It is generally used in applications requiring heat-, light- and weather resistance.</li> <li>It exhibits good UV- & visible opacity as well as exceptional durability and hiding power. </li> <li>It is FDA compliant for coloring articles used for producing, packaging and transporting food. </li> <li>It is recommended for engineering polymers, dispersions and transportation & ACE plastics. </li> <li>Shepherd Black 1G is suitable for most resin systems and polymers. </li> <li>It complies with AP(89)1, AS2070-1999, BfR, CONEG, packaging - 94/62/EC, GB9685, RoHS, ELV, WEEE and TCLP requirements.</li></ul>