Abstract: A heat-sensitive functional additive is protected from multiple heat histories by being mixed at ambient temperature with a pre-formed masterbatch, for let down into thermoplastic resin at the time of final-shaping of the plastic article.
Abstract: A composition to protect beta-carotene from visible light photo-oxidation is disclosed. The composition uses a combination of a quinophthalone dye, a pyrazolone dye, and a methine dye to protect the beta-carotene from visible light in the range of 400-500 nm.