Advantages of Masterbatches

In the last article we introduced the uses of masterbatches, today we will discuss the advantages of masterbatches.

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Dust free

Dust is inherent to fine-grained solid additives, and the dense nature of the masterbatch particles eliminates the dust problem.

Easier blending

Masterbatches reduce the additional precision required to achieve the same addition rate in the final product

Increased shelf life

Masterbatches help protect the additive from moisture, temperature, and UV light during storage. This can significantly extend the shelf life of the additive, thereby reducing the cost of material lost to degradation.

Improved stability

More uniform dispersion of masterbatches can reduce scrap due to inconsistent color or other critical characteristics that negatively impact quality.

Cleaner

Masterbatch additives result in cleaner production areas, less cross-contamination and potentially faster changeover between different products.

Safety 

Masterbatches are dust-free and pose no health and safety risks compared to undispersed fine powder pigments or additives. It also eliminates many of the potential hazards of handling powders. These properties result in the need for fewer engineering controls and less personal protective equipment.

Economic Benefits

Masterbatch methods are open to a variable range of colors and other properties compared to compounds. The alternative to using masterbatches is to purchase fully compounded materials, or compound from raw materials on site , and easily prepare more material than is used in the production run.

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