masterbatch
Noun
Meaning
masterbatch (countable and uncountable, plural masterbatches)
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.
Synonyms
Examples
Flame retardant masterbatch containing the effective substance in ABS carrier.
Antiblocking masterbatch containing 5% synthetic silica based in LLDPE.
Acts as a matting agent masterbatch.
Armostat® 400-XE50 by AkzoNobel is a solid high concentrate masterbatch consisting of 50% cocobis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine on LDPE carrier.
Carbon black based black colored masterbatch containing 38% of the effective substance in carrier resin.
FK PE 50S by Polytechs is a high concentration masterbatch containing 50% refined zeolite deodorizing powder in LDPE base resin.