What are the Components of Color Masterbatch?

Color masterbatch, also referred to as color type, is a colorant for polymer materials. It works by loading an ultra-constant amount of dye and pigments in resin. This plastic manufacturing process is highly customizable based on several essential components. The ingredients used for color masterbatch determine characteristics, color, and more.

Pigment options for masterbatch are broken up into inorganic and organic pigments. The most used organic pigments include:

• Permanent Yellow
• Phthalocyanine Blue
• Azo Red
• Permanent Violet
• Phthalocyanine Green

Options for inorganic pigments consist of:

• Iron Oxide Yellow
• Titanium Dioxide
• Carbon Black
• Cadmium Yellow

It would be best if you did not hesitate to call our talented team for more information about choosing the right organic or inorganic pigments.

Picking a carrier is also an essential step in the masterbatch process. Carriers are considered the matrix of masterbatch, and often for special color masterbatch, the same resin is used as the carrier. The most critical component of the carrier is that it must have adequate fluidity levels.

Specialty compounding adds unique characteristics to final plastic, such as UV protection. Many unique and specific options are available that enhance plastic's look, feel, and function. The best specialty compounding NY offers creates highly specialized plastic for manufacturing.

Resins must be dispersed uniformly to prevent longer agglomerate and inaccurate melting points; masterbatch must have a strong affinity with the pigment, which is why polyethylene (low molecular) wat and stearate are used.

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