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MASTERBATCH

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INTRODUCTION

Masterbatch is a mixture that consists of rubber or

plastic with one or more compounding ingredients
in definite proportions but higher concentrations
than in a normal mix and that is used for
convenience in compounding.
Masterbatch is a solid product (normally of plastic,
rubber, or elastomer) in which pigments or
additives are optimally dispersed at high
concentration in a carrier material. The carrier
material is compatible with the main plastic in
which it will be blended during molding, whereby
the final plastic product obtains the color or
properties from the masterbatch.

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How masterbatch is made

In simple terms, manufacture is a two-stage process:

gathering ingredients and then mixing them together
by applying heat and shear to produce an
homogenized pellet. Generally high or low speed
mixers are used to produce a pre-mix of the additives
which is then compounded on roller mills, kneaders,
single or twin screw extruders. Even distribution
(dispersion) and development (breaking down) of the
additives throughout the carrier are essential. This
processing depends on several key elements:
formulation, quality of raw materials, quality of mixing
and compounding plant. Finally, the finished
masterbatch is pelletised (die-face or strand cut) or
ground.

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Using masterbatch

Masterbatch can be introduced to the

processors' base polymer on the production line
in a number of ways, the most successful
methods being volumetric or gravimetric dosing.
In both techniques, the masterbatch is added
directly into the polymer stream immediately
before processing. Volumetric dosing has the
advantage of relatively low capital investment
but requires calibrating every time the batch or
colour is changed (depending on the bulk
density of the material). Graviametric dosing is
extremely accurate, but plant is expensive.
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Types of Masterbatches

WHITE MASTERBATCHES
COLOUR MASTERBATCHES
BLACK MASTERBATCHES
ADDITIVE MASTERBATCHES
FILLER MASTERBATCHES

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WHITE MASTERBATCHES
Application

Multilayer/ Monolayer Film

Blow/ Rotational/ Injection Molding
Lamination
Non Woven Application
Pipe extrusion
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COLOUR MASTERBATCHES
Application:

PP Filaments and Fibers

PP NON-WOVEN Fabric
Below molded Bottles and drums
Injection moldings specially for Chair,
Crates, house wares items made from
plastics like HDPE, PP and HIPS. Pipes for
irrigation and Telecom ducting
applications.
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BLACK MASTERBATCHES
Application :

Garbage/ Shopping Bag

Automotive/ Injection/ Blow/ Rotational
Molding
Mono Filament
HDPE Pipe
Cable
Critical Film Application
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ADDITIVE MASTERBATCHES
Types:

Optical brightener masterbatch

Anti block/ Antioxidant masterbatch
Silicone masterbatch/Slip masterbatch
Polymer processing aid masterbatch
Nucleating masterbatch/Antistatic
masterbatch
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FILLER MASTERBATCHES
Application:

PP and PE woven sacks

Mono and multi layer films
Blow molding
Injection molding
PS sheets

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End Use

Injection molding, blow molding, profile extrusion, sheet

extrusion, film extrusion, cast film, fibers and calendared
sheet processes commonly employ masterbatch.
A basic method of determining whether you will benefit
from using masterbatch is to consider that small lots of
coloured compound invariably carry a surcharge. Further, if
you are using several colours in the same base polymer,
especially if it is an engineering polymer, you should
explore the cost of using masterbatch. Also, look at the cost
of stock holding tones of coloured compounded material
and weigh this up against using the space saved by
installing a plant that contributes to profit. Although
masterbatch can cost from 7 to 25 per kilo, it has the
potential to save hundreds of pounds per tone against
compounded materials.

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Current Market of Masterbatch

According toIndia Masterbatch Market Forecast &

Opportunities, 2018,the Masterbatchvolume sales in India
are expected to grow at 23% CAGR till 2018. The market for
Masterbatch is driven by the growth in its end user industries
as well as the increasing penetration of plastic products in the
Indian market. However, use of plastics is being regulated by
Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, as
solid plastic waste impacts the environment adversely and also
causes blockage of gutters, sewerage system and drains. With
the development of bio-additives, usage of masterbatches
holds positive prospects for the manufacturing of biodegradable plastics. Other important innovations such as
development of anti-microbial masterbatches, flame retardant
masterbatches, antioxidant masterbatches is set to drive the
market for masterbatches across various end user industries.

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CONTACT US
Get In Touch
SIDH MASTERBATCHES PVT. LTD.
Plot No 86, DLF Industrial Area, Phase 1
Faridabad, India
+91 987 320 9590
info@sidhcolours.com

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