Mason Color Works Inorganic Color Pigment 7389 Catalina Testing

Demonstrates Superior Degradation Resistance Properties Versus Competitor

Pool Colors

East Liverpool, OH, June 27, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Mason Color Works has conducted testing on its
complex inorganic colored pigment 7389 Catalina alongside two additional pigments used in the pool
industry. Testing reveals 7389 Catalina has superior degradation resistance properties to chemicals used
in maintaining pools, versus competitor pool colors.

Testing consisted of saturating each pigment in a solution with common pool chemicals. Pigments were
soaked in sodium bisulfate (pH Minus), trichloro-s-triazinetrione (chlorine stabilizer) and calcium
hypochlorite (shock). Pigments were compared to a control group consisting of the pigments in distilled
water. Throughout the testing, Catalina 7389 had minimal color change while the other pigments had
noticeable degradation at various stages. The pigments were dried, and results measured with a
colorimeter.

Further testing was conducted by soaking cement cakes colored with the pigments in the same chemical
solutions for one week. Catalina 7389 maintained its color consistency in every solution while the two
other pigments showed signs of degradation.

“Mason Color Works has always manufactured best in quality products, and our complex inorganic
colored pigments for the pool industry are no exception. The testing of 7389 Catalina demonstrates
Mason Color Works' line of inorganic pool colors exceed current industry standards. These pigments
allow for properly prepared pool and spa plaster mixes as well as pool paints that will stand the test of
time,” said Carol Mason, President of Mason Color Works.

Mason Color Works' line of inorganic pool colors have been formulated to create reliable, high-tint
strength pigments which mix easily into standard pool plaster systems and paints. For the full report of
the Mason Color Works degradation testing, please visit MasonColor.com.

About Mason Color Works

Trusted since 1842, Ohio-based Mason Color Works is a leading manufacturer and global provider of
high temperature inorganic pigments, coatings, stains and investment castings. Lines of business include a
wide range of specialty market applications including ceramic stains, plastics, vinyls, acrylics, powder
coating, refractory additives, body stains and pool colors. With a focus on quality, customer service and
people, Mason Color Works is dedicated to the continuation of the highest industry standards. Visit
MasonColor.com for more information.

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