There are several factors that need to be considered while designing a masterbatch. It is important to use a specific polymer for the carrier material, and not any other carrier resin. This is because carrier resins can modify the plastic properties and should be specified. Other materials can be used as universal carriers, such as wax or EVA. Whenever possible, it is best to specify the carrier material. Here are some examples of how masterbatches can be designed.

MESGO Iride Colors

MESGO Iride Colors offers a wide range of color masterbatches for use in a variety of applications. These masterbatches are available on all of the major polyolefin carriers, including PVC and engineering plastics. Additionally, MESGO Iride Colors offers many food-contact certifications, such as those required for corks. These masterbatches can be used to color the inside of wine bottles made of Lotryl EMA and Arketane EVA.

In 2013, MESGO Iride Colors Srl was established in Garlasco, PV. The company began producing additives and pigment masterbatches for silicone, thermoplastics, and rubber. In 2014, MESGO acquired two additional companies. Guzzetti Master and 3AMCom are now part of the company and operate in the pigment masterbatches segment. The companies also provide a range of technology and technical support services.

MDI

Manufacturers of plastics and chemicals can find new sources of raw materials for the formulation of their products at the Masterbatches MDI. In Georgia, MDI has recently installed a new pilot line for black masterbatches of polyolefins. The new line will support initial scale-up and pre-production needs for engineering plastics. The company plans to install a 50-mm Steer twin-screw extruder to increase the production capacity of its product.

Modern Dispersions Inc., a thermoplastic compounder and masterbatch manufacturer, recently announced plans to increase its capacity at two of its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The new plant in Fitzgerald, Ga., will add a twin-screw extruder and related ancillary equipment to its facility to produce engineered compounds. These new expansions are intended to meet the needs of customers in a variety of industries.

The polymer used as a carrier for a masterbatch can be an acrylic resin, wax, or specific polymer. Polymer-specific carriers are identical to natural polymers and are compatible with their application. Polyolefins and nylon can be blended with EVA, while polycarbonates and SAN can be mixed together with a specialized carrier. In addition, masterbatches also allow manufacturers to maintain fewer grades of natural polymer because they can purchase them in bulk.

While PC/PA blends were similar to each other in terms of their mechanical properties, polyethylene masterbatches displayed differences in their plasticizing effects. For example, masterbatches containing polyethylene were similar to those of the polycarbonate and polyamide groups. These differences may indicate higher plasticizing effects. This finding supports the need for further research on the composition of masterbatches. Once you’ve done your research, you’ll be well on your way to developing new products.

Avient

Avient masterbatches are made from a unique combination of chemistry and engineering to achieve top performance, flexibility, sustainability, and excellence. Their three primary elements are Converse, Co-Creation, and Complete. The company works closely with its customers to develop its masterbatches and weighs the pros and cons of using either solid or liquid masterbatches. To learn more, read on. The following is a brief overview of Avient’s masterbatches.