PE Masterbatchs

PE Masterbatch (Polyethylene Masterbatch) is a plastic masterbatchs formed by uniformly dispersing pigments, additives, and modifiers within a polyethylene carrier through high-temperature melting. It modifies the color, properties, and production costs of finished plastic products through pigments and additives, making it one of the most commonly used modification materials in plastic manufacturing.

  • Colors: PE Black Masterbatch, PE White Masterbatch, Custom Colors (based on customer-provided samples or color charts)
  • Additives: Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Flame Retardants, UV Stabilizers, Slip Agents, Antibacterial Agents, etc.
  • Application Processes: Modification, Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Filament Drawing, and other plastic production processes.
  • Package: 25KG/BAG, 26 tons per 20ft container
  • Leadtime: 7 days after order confirmed
  • Payment Terms: T/T,, L/C
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Three Types of PE Masterbatchs

PE masterbatch primarily consists of three main types: color masterbatch, functional masterbatch, and filler masterbatch. Different types of PE masterbatch can be flexibly selected based on industry and application requirements.

Color Masterbatch

Color Masterbatch

Focuses on coloring, such as PE black masterbatch, PE white masterbatch, and colored masterbatch. Commonly used in packaging, toys, and consumer goods.

PE Filler Masterbatch

PE Filler Masterbatch

Contains minerals like calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) or talc to reduce production costs and enhance mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness. Widely used in manufacturing plastic bags, films, and packaging materials.

Functional Masterbatch

Functional Masterbatch

Utilizes PE as a carrier and incorporates additives like antistatic agents, flame retardants, UV stabilizers, and antimicrobial agents to impart new functionalities. This creates specialized masterbatches such as antistatic masterbatch, flame-retardant masterbatch, UV-resistant masterbatch, and antimicrobial masterbatch, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of plastic products.

Advantages

  • Even Dispersion: Excellent color dispersion allows achieving desired color effects with minimal addition, eliminating dust pollution and uneven dispersion issues associated with direct use of powdered pigments.
  • Cost Reduction: Compatible with CaCO₃+PE filler masterbatch. Its high energy characteristics enable achieving well-dispersed finished products with minimal granule usage, improving yield rates while reducing production process waste and raw material consumption.
  • Simplified Process: The granular form facilitates easy measurement and mixing. It can be directly blended with PE base materials in specified ratios without additional grinding or dispersion steps, boosting production efficiency and streamlining processes.
  • Stable Performance: The masterbatch undergoes efficient melt blending and uniform dispersion during production, ensuring thorough pigment distribution and enhancing color consistency and stability in finished products.
  • Functional Integration: Simultaneously achieves coloring and functional enhancements (e.g., UV resistance, flame retardancy), streamlining production and increasing product value.
  • Environmental Compliance: Utilizes eco-friendly carriers and additives, meeting RoHS, REACH, and other environmental standards. Suitable for stringent applications such as food contact and medical use.

PE Masterbatchs Characteristics

Polyethylene (PE) is non-toxic and odorless, making it an ideal material for manufacturing various daily-use and industrial products.

  • Excellent chemical stability: Resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, with low reactivity.
  • Superior toughness: Maintains good flexibility at low temperatures with strong impact resistance.
  • Excellent processability: High flowability, easy to form, suitable for diverse processing techniques.
  • Low cost: Raw materials are readily available, with overall costs lower than most engineering plastics.

Specifications

Test ItemSpecification Data
AppearanceUniform color,no impurity
ColorBlack, White, Custom Colors (Pan tone,RAL card)
Particle Size2.0×3.0
CarrierPE
Moisture (%)≦0.1
Heat Resistance (℃)160-350
Transference Resistance4-5 grade
Light Resistance4-8 grade
Custom Masterbatch

Customized pE Masterbatches

Custom PE color masterbatch requires the following information from you:

  • Final product type: e.g., blown film, injection molded parts, pipes, fibers, etc.
  • PE base material used: e.g., LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, or specific grade.
  • Target color standard: Provide Pantone color number, RAL color number, or physical color sample.
  • Color fastness requirements: Such as migration resistance, lightfastness (UV resistance), heat resistance rating.
  • Processing method and temperature: e.g., film blowing (160-200°C), injection molding (180-220°C), etc.
  • Special Functions: Require additional properties such as antistatic, antioxidant, or flame retardant?

Our color experts will contact you within 2 hours to provide complimentary color matching solutions and comprehensive technical support!

Application

“PE Masterbatchs in Different Industries

– PE color masterbatch is widely used in the following fields

Plastic product manufacturing

Used for coloring various plastic products such as packaging bags, bottles, containers, and pipes, enhancing product appearance and market appeal.

Plastic pellet preparation

Production of vibrant, stable-performance colored plastic pellets supplied as raw material to downstream plastic processing enterprises.

Injection molding

Uniformly blended with polyethylene resin to ensure consistent color and aesthetic appeal in molded parts, boosting product competitiveness.

Building materials manufacturing

Used in producing colored plastic sheets, pipes, and other construction materials, offering strong weather resistance and ease of cleaning and maintenance.

PE Masterbatchs in Plastic

The main function of PE color masterbatch is to provide precise, uniform coloring and functional modification for various plastic products. It features vibrant hues, excellent dispersion, and ease of use, while offering environmental and cost advantages.

FAQS

Q: What is PE color masterbatch? What are its main components?

A: PE color masterbatch is a high-performance, high-concentration color concentrate specifically designed for coloring polyethylene (PE) products. It typically consists of three main components: colorants, carrier resin, and dispersants/additives.

Carrier Resin (Polyethylene): As the matrix for masterbatch, polyethylene is a common thermoplastic polymer that provides a uniformly dispersed medium for pigments and additives.

Pigments: As colorants, either organic or inorganic pigments can be selected. They are finely dispersed within the carrier resin to impart the desired hue to plastic products.

Additives: Used to enhance product performance. Functional additives such as UV stabilizers, antioxidants, and flame retardants can be incorporated into color masterbatches.

Q: How do I select the appropriate masterbatch for my PE products? What key factors should I consider?

A: Selecting the right PE masterbatch requires comprehensive consideration of the following points:

PE Base Material Compatibility: Choose a masterbatch with a carrier suitable for the specific PE type (e.g., LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE) to ensure good compatibility and dispersion.
Processing method compatibility: Different processing techniques (e.g., film blowing, injection molding, blow molding, pipe extrusion) impose varying demands on masterbatch dispersion and migration resistance.
End-use application: Food packaging or children’s toys require non-toxic masterbatches compliant with food-grade standards (e.g., FDA, EU 10/2011); outdoor products necessitate masterbatches with superior weather resistance/UV stability.
Coloring Concentration and Cost: Select masterbatch with varying pigment concentrations based on desired color depth, and calculate total coloring costs rather than comparing unit prices alone.

Q: What are the advantages of using PE color masterbatch over direct application of pigment powder for coloring?

A: PE color masterbatch ensures precise, uniform coloring with consistent quality. It prevents issues like color variation and spotting caused by pigment powder dispersion or airborne particles, guaranteeing color consistency in batch and long-term production. Its granular form facilitates easy metering, precise color matching, and fixed addition ratios (e.g., 2%-4%), simplifying cost calculation and control.

Q: What is the recommended addition ratio for PE masterbatch?

A: The addition ratio (dosage) of PE masterbatch is typically determined by the masterbatch’s pigment concentration and the required color depth.

Recommended ratio: The general standard ranges between 1% and 4%. Light colors or products with less stringent concentration requirements may use 1-2% addition; dark, vivid colors, or high-demand products may require 3-4% or higher.

Notes:

If you add too little, it may result in insufficient color intensity, uneven coloring, color differences, or failure to achieve the desired color effect.

If you add too much, it will increase production costs and alter the final product’s properties (such as reduced toughness, increased brittleness), surface gloss, and may even cause issues like migration or stickiness. Excessive addition does not make the color infinitely deeper; there is a saturation point.

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Free Color Matching Service

Huashuo is a professional masterbatch factory and supplier with advanced pilot mixing production lines and comprehensive testing laboratories to support formula development and mass production needs. We combine spectrophotometry technology with professional visual assessment to establish a standardized color matching process, providing customers with efficient and stable customized color solutions. Please contact our technical team for exclusive color matching support and sample services.

Provide us with a reference for your desired color—either a physical sample or a selection from our existing color portfolio.
Accepted reference formats include:

  • Masterbatch concentrate
  • Finished product sample
  • Paper swatch
  • Paint sample
  • Pantone® color code
  • Film sample
  • Other material references

Once your sample is received, we perform spectrophotometric analysis to establish an initial formulation for the target color.

Pigment selection is guided by the specific application criteria you provide. To ensure optimal formulation, please share the following details about your finished product:

  • Intended application
  • Base resin type
  • FDA compliance requirements, if applicable
  • Expected service life under sunlight exposure
  • Manufacturing process and typical processing temperatures
  • Part thickness
  • Let-down ratio
  • Acceptable color tolerance range
  • Need for spectrophotometric readings and Delta E tolerance specifications

An initial trial batch is produced and evaluated against the reference sample using both visual inspection and spectrophotometric measurements.

Upon finalizing the color match, we supply the following:

  • Color chip samples
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • FDA compliance certificate, if applicable
  • 5–10 lb product sample, upon request