Americhem receives honorable mention from Material ConneXion for its photochromatic “blushing bottle” technology

Americhem Inc. (CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio), a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for polymeric products, received an honorable mention from New York-based global materials consultancy Material ConneXion for its photochromatic “blushing bottle” technology. As one of nine companies selected for the third annual award, the Medium Award for Material of the Year recognizes materials entered into the library within the last year that demonstrate technological innovation and the ability to positively impact and advance design, industry, society and the economy.
 
In 2011, Americhem was selected to showcase its photochromatic technology with its blushing bottle at Material ConneXion. The bottle is designed to change colors, or blush, when exposed to UV light. Chosen for the display, a Boston round bottle changes colors in direct sunlight via a thin, outer layer made of thermoplastics elastomer (TPE) that incorporates a UV-sensitive pigment.
 
Americhem’s photochromatic masterbatches can be used on portions of a package or on the entire package. Additionally, the technology enables customers to customize the colors of each bottle both before and after exposure to UV light.

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