Plasticolors Masterbatch, Pigments, Liquids, and Plastic Additives - Products

Polymer additives are ingredients used to modify polymers. For example, surfactants are used to stabilize emulsion polymers, plasticizers to increase flexibility, and stabilizers to prevent polymer degradation. We offer a range of additive masterbatches to suit your needs, in concentrations specific to your requirements. Additives are based on carriers which are the most appropriate for the given application. • Anti-Microbials • Anti-Fog • Anti-Oxidants • Anti-Slip & Anti-Block Masterbatches • Anti-Statics • Blowing Agents • Corrosion Inhibitors • Flame Retardants • Optical Brighteners • Process Aid • Purging Compound • U.V. Stabilizers Please contact us to see how additive masterbatches can improve your product.

The selection of a pigment for a particular application is determined by cost, and by the physical properties of the pigment itself. The following are some of the attributes of pigments that determine their suitability for particular manufacturing processes and applications: • Lightfastness and sensitivity to damage from ultra violet light • Heat stability and • Duration of heat stability • Food Approval • Dispersion • Opacity or transparency Powder pigment blends offer superior performance in certain applications, and can also be more cost effective in the long term. Applications which are suitable for pigment blends include: • Rigid and Plasticised PVC extrusion and injection moulding • Rotational Moulding for Low Density Polyethylene • Injection Moulding for most carrier bases • Candle manufacture Please contact us should you be interested in using pigments for your colourant needs.

We offer a comprehensive colour matching service based on computerised colour measurement technology, using the latest Datacolor Spectrophotometer. We can draw on a range of well over 10 000 actively manufactured colours created over many years in the industry. We also offer a “Stock” colour range – this range includes popular colours for various applications which are cost-effective and readily available. Our laboratory facility has employed the expert colour matchers in the industry to ensure our colour is consistent every time. Each new colour sample provided by the customer is matched specifically to customer specifications, including light fastness, food approval, heat stability, process ability, carrier polymer, as well as the process for which the product is intended. We have extensive laboratory equipment which simulates the intended application, and facilitates extensive testing on the customer’s behalf. Once the colour is approved, a master standard is held on file indefinitely. Only formulae which have been approved by you are entered into our system for production. Part of the colour matching process assesses the application for which the product is intended, to make sure that the materials being used are the most cost effective and relevant for the job at hand.

PlastiColors specialises in colour masterbatch and has developed tens of thousands of colours over the last 35 years. We provide a free colour matching service and dedicated laboratory – please see the “Research & Development” tab for more information. We also specialise in a range of performance enhancing additives for colour masterbatches – please see the “Additive Masterbatch” tab for more information. In addition, we manufacture various grades of black and white masterbatch in all polymer carriers. Masterbatch is either Universal, to be compatible with a range of polymer carriers, or polymer specific, namely:Low, Linear Low and High Density Polyethylene for the following applications: • Film • Extrusion • Injection Moulding • Compression Moulding • Blow Moulding • Rotational Moulding • Profile and Sheet Extrusion • PVC • Rigid • Plasticised • Acetyl • Acrylic • Nylons • PBT • PET • Polycarbonate • Polypropylene • Styrene • ABS We will help you determine which product is optimal for your needs, as well as helping you determine what dosage and production parameters are optimal to your specific application in terms of both price and performance.

For applications which benefit from having a liquid carrier, we can offer finely dispersed pigments in a large range of liquid carriers. Some include: • Polyurethane • Phthalates • Resins • Plasticisers for PVC • Mineral Oil We have had huge success with our liquid colours range – helping customers reduce cost, increase production and improve the quality of their final product. Our technical team would be pleased to assess the feasibility of using Liquid Colours in your production application.