Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the first in the new Natura series of renewable, bio-based colors and effects: the Natura Shades Collection, colors that are at once enveloping, meditative and serene.

While the formulation of dark colors typically requires the use of carbon black, Ampacet pushed the boundaries, leveraging a new bamboo-based colorant as an alternative to the traditional black pigments derived from petroleum or tar that are commonly used in plastics. The collection is suitable for PE/PP injection molding and applications such as furniture, durable goods, housewares and home decor. 

“The Natura Shades Collection is a response to our desire to connect more deeply with nature and the world around us.,” says Mercedes Landazuri, Ampacet Market Insight Manager. “The colors evoke a sense of calm and mark a return to ancient ingredients and rituals.”

The six carefully selected hues in the Natura Shades Collection include Charcoal Night, Desert Garnet, Abyss Indigo, Evergreen Depths, Taupe Slate and Sunlit Dunes.

For more information on the Natura Shades Collection, contact an Ampacet representative or visit ampacet.com.com.

About Ampacet

Founded in 1937, Ampacet Corporation is a leading global masterbatch supplier committed to designing innovative custom color, special effect, high performance and sustainable products and solutions.  Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of machinery and feeders for the plastic industry aimed to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.

Headquartered in Tarrytown, N.Y., Ampacet employs more than 2,000 people worldwide, with 23 manufacturing sites including technical and color development centers in 17 countries throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit ampacet.com.

Ampacet will be at the Compounding World Expo North America. Visit them at booth C1223.