Cosmetic bottles combining appearance, feel, and scent are presented at the PCD in Paris GRAFE in Blankenhain will present the latest development project results on scented batches at PCD 2023 in Paris. A masterbatch for PP was developed that makes the plastic smell. Together with a small selection of impressive effect pigments from Merck and different original textures from Eschmann, three cosmetic bottles were created that bring the scents of aromatic pine, lavender field, and floral fragrance into melodic harmony with the look and feel of the container. "The color inspirations come from nature. We chose French names, firstly to do justice to the trade fair location and secondly because the themes of fragrances, perfume, and cosmetics are associated with France," explains Lars Schulze, Head of Color Development and Material Science. "The olfactory principle of action is based on a fragrance oil and the migration of this substance to the surface, whereby, depending on the plastic, the process is slowed down, which prolongs the effect." According to the expert, there are hardly any comparable applications on the market at present. With the combination of fragrance, color, and effect, as well as stylish texture design, the company presents three cosmetic bottles in a decorative box. It creates a packaging experience for the highest demands. With the scented batches, various user industries now have a third way of appealing to the senses besides optics and haptics, namely olfaction; Schulze explains the market opportunities of the development. Moreover, the topic of smell can be excellently combined with GRAFE's core competence - the coloring of plastics. "With our fragrance batches, bad odours are captured and superimposed. Thus, an end-customer product that exudes the typical plastic smell when untreated could become a real experience when unpacked", says Schulze.

Increasing sustainability requirements demand information on the emission content of products Sustainability requirements in plastics processing are constantly increasing and more and more customers are demanding proof of a product's eco-balance. For this reason, the GRAFE GROUP, Blankenhain, has been providing a CO₂ calculator for certifying the masterbatches or compounds ordered since the last update of its customer portal. This allows the CO₂ equivalent of greenhouse gases for each of the company's products to be calculated live and within a few seconds and downloaded as a PDF document. „Our customers are increasingly demanding sustainability. We therefore feel obliged to be able to show them the emissions content of our products“, explains Manuel Klemm, Head of Internal Sales. „The certificate created contains the necessary data on the carbon footprint of our products and gives our customers the opportunity to calculate the environmental performance of their own products in the next step of the value chain. The values are based on the cradle-to-gate system limits in accordance with ISO 14040/44“, says Klemm.

As a specialist for surfaces, we repair grains of all types and manufacturers within the shortest possible time or adjust the gloss level of your injection mould using blasting technology. We carry out any necessary laser welding work ourselves.

✅ Food-compliant ingredients ✅ No odour formation ✅ No hazardous substances for humans and the environment ✅ Ready to use in the temperature range of 150-220 °C ✅ Ideal for users of PLA, PBAT, starch blends or similar ✅ For colour and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ Non-abrasive to part surfaces ✅ 100% made from biodegradable ingredients

✅ Food-grade ingredients ✅ No odor formation ✅ No hazardous substances for humans or the environment ✅ Ready to use in a wide temperature range of 160 - 320 °C ✅ Universally applicable for all thermoplastics in this temperature range ✅ For color and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ Abrasive to part surfaces ✅ No exposure time ✅ Effective, thanks to chemical and mechanical additives

✅ Food compliant ingredients ✅ No odor formation ✅ No hazardous substances for people and the environment ✅ Ready to use in a wide temperature range of 160 - 320 °C ✅ Universally applicable for all thermoplastics in this temperature range ✅ for color and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ non-abrasive to part surfaces ✅ no exposure time ✅ effective, thanks to chemical and mechanical additives

✅ Food compliant ingredients ✅ No odor formation ✅ No hazardous substances for people and the environment ✅ Ready to use in a wide temperature range of 160 - 320 °C ✅ Universally applicable for all thermoplastics in this temperature range ✅ for color and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ non-abrasive to part surfaces ✅ no exposure time ✅ effective, thanks to chemical and mechanical additives ✅ consists out of 80% bio based Ingredients

Extremely large-volume components up to 6 m³, which are particularly economical in the extrusion process to be printed. • Processing of injection molding granules • Multi-component printing through extruder changing system • Print volume 2400 x 1600 x 2000 mm

Our granules and compounds are made from high-quality raw materials. The colors we developed for you are unique recipes that we combine in one develop intensive exchange with you. Starting with color sample plates for an initial color comparison over small sample quantities - for test runs in your process - we calibrate your granules or compound again and again until the color and properties are optimal for you. Materials: PC, PMMA, PA, ABS, PC, PE, PS, SB, PP, POM, ASA, TPU Additives: UV stabilizer, process stabilizer, spreading agent, Lubricant, laser additive, pearlescent effects, etc. We will make the modifications you require completely according to your wishes and requirements.

With 25 new color formulations specifically for 3D granulate printing, GRAFE is expanding its standard portfolio with an innovative range for design and technology. The PETG-based masterbatches were developed in collaboration with YIZUMI, successfully tested, and approved. A dosage of 5% produces a homogeneous coloration, the intensity of which can be flexibly varied by adjusting the amount added. The masterbatches can be produced quickly and delivered in even the smallest quantities. The material impresses with its wide range of applications—from lampshades and furniture components to logos and technical housing components. Thanks to PETG's low tendency to warp, it is ideal for printing precise, technically demanding components. GRAFE is also presenting two additional add-on batches: one for creating translucent scattering effects and one for metallic glittering surfaces. These can be added to any standard PETG color formulation during dosing. With this offering for PETG—in addition to transparent PMMA colorants—GRAFE is expanding its portfolio of standards for transparent color shades and underscoring its expertise in perfectly combining color and function.

The topic of sustainability has long been in the production of plastic profiles arrived. Production waste and old materials are handled professionally recycled and reused. Of course we also process different ones Bio-plastics in the extrusion process to form profiles. We achieve this together with our customers Contribution to environmental protection and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Our bio-plastics are based partly based on renewable raw materials and have with the aim of using nature's resources. In contrast to mineral oil plastics are bio-plastics partially compostable.