Polymer Masterbatches and Compounds: A Comprehensive Guide
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, polymer masterbatches and polymer compounds play a key role in improving the performance, aesthetics, and efficiency of plastic products. These additives and specialized formulations are essential in sectors ranging from packaging to automotive. This guide covers their definition, differences, applications, and benefits, and is optimized for those seeking insight into the application of polymer masterbatches across industries and the broader impact of polymer compounds on manufacturing.
Whether you are a manufacturer looking to optimize manufacturing processes or a researcher exploring sustainable materials, understanding these elements can drive innovation and efficiency.
What is a polymer masterbatche?
A polymer masterbatche is a concentrated mixture of pigments, additives, or fillers encapsulated in a carrier resin, typically at a concentration of 20-65%. It serves as a suitable delivery system for coloring, UV protection or improving properties in base polymers such as polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).
During the extrusion or injection molding process, the masterbatch is diluted in proportions of 1-5% in the base polymer, ensuring uniform dispersion without agglomeration. This method simplifies logistics, reduces dust risks and minimizes waste compared to using raw powders.
Its types include:
Color masterbatch: for vibrant colors in consumer goods.
Additive masterbatch: contains flame retardants, antistatic agents or antioxidants.
Filler masterbatch: contains calcium carbonate or talc to increase hardness and reduce costs.
What are polymer compounds?
Polymer compounds, often known as premix formulations, combine base resins with additives, fillers, and reinforcements to create ready-to-process materials for specific applications. Unlike masterbatches, compounds are completely homogeneous products (e.g., 100% ready-to-use resin) that are used directly in molding or extrusion.
They include multiple components such as stabilizers, impact modifiers, or glass fibers to provide uniform mechanical properties. Compounds are a bridge between raw polymer manufacturers and converters, enabling complex formulations for high-performance applications.
Masterbatches offer flexibility in customization, while compounds ensure reliability in harsh environments.
Kimia Baspar Golpa Products
- Polymer blends
All polymer compounds produced by this company are sent to the consumer with a certificate of analysis. This company, having a color machine like a well-equipped school, is able to produce all the compounds produced in colors appropriate to the customer’s request. These products can be produced in 25 kg packages and one-ton jumbo bags. The type of packaging can be changed upon customer request.
POLYPROPYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOUNDS
High impact grades for bumpers
High impact and scratch-resistant grades for dashboards
Medium impact and scratch resistant grades, especially for facing
Mineral reinforced grades
Glass fiber reinforced grades
Retardant grades
PA6-based polymer blends
- Cataloge
- PA/ABS KAPHI350
- PP/PA KWPMI450
- PA6HIM105
- PA6HIM115
- PA6HIM120
- PA6HIG15
- PA6HIG20
- PA6HIG30
- PA6MF20
- PA6MF40
- PA6FRG630
- PA6FR600
PA66-based polymer blends
- PA66Cataloge
- PA66 Grade Application
- PA66GPM220
- PA66GPM225
- PA66GPM230
- PA66HIG220
- PA66HIG230
- PA66HIM210
- PA66HIM215
- PA66HIM220
- PA66MIG210
- PA66MIG220
- PA66MIG230
ABS-based polymer blends
PC/ABS based polymer alloys
- Color masterbatch
Considering the wide range of colors and the fact that every consumer wants a variety of colors according to their taste, Kimia Baspargolpa Company, with its laboratory equipped with a color matching machine, is able to produce a variety of colors according to customer requests based on different polymer materials. Currently, this company has produced various color ranges.
This company’s color masterbatches are currently being used in various industries, including nylon and nylonx, polyethylene multilayer films, plastic injection industries, polyethylene and polypropylene sheets and pipes, home appliances, and automotive manufacturing.
How to order and produce color masterbatch
1- The sample is sent to this company by the customer and after color measurement and color matching, it is equalized. Then, the masterbatch sample is delivered to the customer for initial testing.
2- This company is able to equate all reference colors such as RAL and PANTONE systems with the customer’s desired base. To do this, the customer only needs to inform the company of the base of his consumables and the RAL or PANTONE color code so that the sample can be sent for testing as soon as possible.
View the specifications and features of various color masterbatches
PC PBT PA ABS SB PP PE Fastness to light Temp. Resistance°c Application Description MB-NO. – ○ ○ ● ● ● ● 7~8 300 General purpose orange Yellow KBG CMB-1101 – – – ○ ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Golden Yellow KBG CMB-1102 – – – ○ ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Mango Yellow KBG CMB-1108 – – – ○ ● ● ● 8 280 General purpose Metallic Yellow KBG CMB1200M – – – – ● ● ● 7~8 260 General purpose Greenish Yellow KBG CMB-1501 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 300 Automobile interior part Light beige KBG CMB-2000 ● ● ● ● – – – 7~8 320 Automobile interior part Light beige KBG CMB 2001 ● ● ● ● – – – 7~8 320 Automobile interior part Light beige KBG CMB 2301 ● ● ● ● – – – 7~8 320 Automobile interior part Light beige KBG CMB 2100 – – – ● ● ● ● 7~8 320 Automobile interior part Medium beige KBG CMB 2800 ● ● ● ● – – – 7~8 320 Automobile interior part Medium beige KBG CMB 2250 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 8 300 Automobile interior part Gray Beige KBG CMB-2600 – – – ○ ● ● ● 7~8 260 General purpose Orange KBG CMB-2010 – – – ○ ● ● ● 7~8 250 General purpose RED KBG CMB-3001 – ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Dark Red KBG CMB-3002 – – – – ● ● ● 6~7 250 General purpose Pink KBG CMB-3010 – – – – ● ● ● 6~7 280 General purpose Light violet KBG CMB-3044 – – – – ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Violet KBG CMB-3042 – – – – ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Blue KBG CMB-4001 ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● ● 7~8 300 General purpose Blue KBG CMB-4050 – – – ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Metallic Blue KBG CMB-4002M – – – ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Metallic Blue KBG CMB-4005M – – – ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 General purpose Green KBG CMB-5001 – – – ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Gray(Ral7037) KBG CMB-7100 – ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Light gray KBG CMB-2400 – ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Light gray Ral7035 KBG CMB-2480 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Light gray KBG CMB-7000 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part GRAY KBG CMB-7500 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Dark beige KBG CMB-8435 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Dark beige KBG CMB-8220 ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 280 Automobile interior part Dark beige KBG CMB-8250 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 7~8 300 Automobile interior part Brown KBG CMB-8300 - Black and white masterbatch
This collection covers different types of masterbatches. This product is available in stock. White masterbatches have different technical properties and can be used in polymers such as PE, PP, SB, ABS, PA, PBT, TPE, POM.
All white masterbatches feature the highest light stability (8) and can be used up to the highest polymer temperatures used in the production process.
This company’s white masterbatches are based on different polymers and are produced in a range of colors, including bluish and purple white, snow white, and warm white (yellowish), with different percentages of titanium. These masterbatches improve the appearance properties, such as whiteness and shine of the surface of the part, without affecting the rheological properties of the polymer, and have very good dispersion in the polymer matrix. This company has the ability to produce titanium masterbatches with up to 70% titanium.
In addition to selecting the grades below, we can optimize different formulations based on the customer’s application.
already successful used in Temp. Resistance°c Fastness
to lightRAL Panton Color shade Masterbatch grade PMMA PC POM TPE PBT PA ABS PS PP PE – ● ○ – ○ ○ ● ● – – 300 8 …… Snow white WMB0140 – ● ○ – ○ ○ ● ● – – 300 8 ….. Snow white WMB0145 – ● ○ – ○ ○ ● ● – – 300 8 RAL9010 white WMB0415 – ● ○ – ○ ● ● ● – – 300 8 Blue white WMB0720 – – ● ● – ● – – ● ● 300 8 RAL9003 white WMB0125 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 ….. white WMB0122 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 RAL9003 white WMB0100 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 RAL9010 white WMB0415 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 RAL9016 white WMB0420 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 ….. white WMB0110 – – ● ● ○ ● – – ● ● 300 8 …… Blue white WMB0442 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ 300 8 RAL9010 white PA-WMB0415 ○ ● – – ๏ – ○ ○ – – 300 8 RAL9003 white PC-WMB0125 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – 300 8 RAL9003 white PMMA –W MB0125 – – ○ ● – ● ○ ○ ● ● 300 8 RAL 9001 White WMB 050 – – ○ ● – ● ○ ○ ● ● 300 8 RAL 9001 White WMB 060 The company’s black masterbatches are based on various polymers such as PE, PP, ABS and PC with different percentages of black carbon black and pigment. These masterbatches have excellent dispersion properties in the polymer and excellent coloring capabilities. Black masterbatches based on ABS and PC have excellent coloring properties and very good dispersion properties and improve the gloss of the polymer surface. The table below introduces the specifications of the company’s black masterbatches.
Used in plastic materials
مورد مصرف در مواد پلاستیک Temp. Resistance°c Fastness
to lightRAL Panton Color shade Masterbatch grade PMMA PC POM TPE PBT PA ABS PS PP PE – – ● ● – ● ○ ○ ● ● 300 8 RAL 9004 Signal Black KBG MB 9004 – – ● ● – ● ○ ○ ● ● 300 8 RAL9004 Signal Black KBG MB 9900 ● ● – – ○ ○ ● ● – – 300 8 RAL9005 jet Black ABS MB 9000 ● ● – – ○ ○ ● ● – – 300 8 RAL9005 jet Black PC MB 9000