Color masterbatches: the basics and advantages

The world is full of polymer products and we normally have to interact with colored plastics on a regular basis.  Many of us work on color concentrates that bring a visual appeal to the product but most of us cannot differentiate between a pigment and masterbatch. A pigment is a dry/solid coloring substance that is put in a liquid to create paint while the master batch is precise concentrations of pigments that can be captured by a polymer. Among the masterbatches, there is also an availability of color masterbatch which is made from an ultra-quantity of dyestuffs that are evenly present in a resin. Here is a list of its advantages.

Advantages of Color masterbatches

1.     Color batches have a presence of lifting pigment dispersion that aids in increasing color strength and gloss which further enhances and toughens the product.
2.     It also improves the overall process stability and enhances the physical properties of the product.
3.     They are usually resistant to any kind of variations in weather hence they are popular in India as well as abroad.
4.     They have a wide range of application such as in plastic toys/bags/packaging, wires, cables, household appliances, electronics, sports as well as leisure goods.
5.     The best thing is each of them masterbatch can be customized as per the requirement of the consumer.  It is on account of its availability in bright colors which provides a wide choice to the client.

Color masterbatch in liquid or pellet form?
There is also a presence of debate as to whether the color masterbatches should be used in liquid or pellet form. Typically, a liquid color is effective when used at low levels as it causes screw slippage when used at high levels and is good for long production runs. The advancement in technology has provided computer controlled pumps that aid inconsistent delivery. The use of liquid color further reduces the upfront costs. But on a negative note, there are chances that liquid carrier resin may get separated from color itself over a course of time.

On the other hand, a pellet color masterbatch does not demand housekeeping like the liquid color and also generates zero waste.  Most importantly, there is an absence of hidden costs like the need to use additional hoses and tubes sets.

Why us?
We are the masterbatches manufacturer in India and also deal in providing color masterbatches. We provide a wide range of color shades to meet the consumer requirement on an instant basis. Our laboratories have a presence of highly sophisticated instruments as well as dedicated personnel that are there to meet the consumer requirements.

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