In place of fully colored compounded materials largely referred to as pre-color, masterbatch is used. For the purpose of coloring of natural polymer with optimum color dispersion and optimum dispersion, the use of color masterbatch is recommended. In this blog we will discuss the effective benefits of using color masterbatches in coloring natural or base polymer instead of using traditional coloring pigments or dyes.
Wide uses of color masterbatch
- In injection molding, blow molding
- Drawing, casting
- Extrusion
- Plastic toys
- Plastic electronics
- Automotive plastic parts
- Sheet metal
- Appliance housings
- Chemical fiber
- Wires, cables
- Foam
- Plastic bags
- Plastic packaging
- Sports and leisure goods
The pigment content in color masterbatch is high, bright colors, it has excellent melt-kneading dispersion and is also stable when in use, and the product has the highest mechanical strength retention.
Benefits of color masterbatches
- The use of color masterbatch in plastic manufacturing applications is usually associated with low stock holding as compared with the use of pure pigments or dyes.
- Besides this, the use of high grade color masterbatch is usually associated with minimum dispersion of color on the base or natural polymer as compared to pure pigments, dyes or other natural ingredients.
- In addition to this, the color masterbatch is known to be dust-free.
- It increases the color strength and gloss
- Product enhancements and toughening
- Improves process stability
- Improves physical properties of the product
- Purging or cleaning results in huge sum of money when coloring is done by using traditional coloring agents such as natural dyes and pigments. The reduction of the purging or cleaning cost is one of the several benefits associated with using the best grade of color masterbatch.
