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23 Contamination
23.1 Description
Contamination is a broad term that covers visual defects that appear in a molded
part. Contamination may show up as specks of discoloration, streaks, splay, delam-
ination, etc. See Figure 23.1 for an example of material contamination.
Also known as: black specks, black/brown streaks, color swirls
Mistaken identity: splay
Figure 23.1 Material contamination
