Performance Masterbatch Production
What is Masterbatch?
A masterbatch is a blend of concentrated pigments or additives bound in a polymer carrier resin. This process delivers precise colour and performance enhancements - such as UV resistance, flame retardancy, or anti-static properties - while preserving the integrity and processability of the base polymer.
At Naphtha Plastics, we provide masterbatch producers with a dependable supply of high-quality powdered and pelletised virgin carrier polymers. These carriers are specifically selected to ensure excellent pigment and additive dispersion, thermal stability, and compatibility with common thermoplastics.
The Challenge: Creating Perfect Masterbatch
1. Uniform Dispersion
Achieving consistent distribution of colourants or functional additives is essential for reliable masterbatch. Inconsistent carriers or contamination can cause streaking, agglomeration, poor let-down performance, and processing issues.
2. Material Compatibility
The carrier resin must be chemically and rheologically compatible with the target base polymer to ensure seamless blending and end-product consistency.
3. Processing Stability
Carriers must maintain their properties during the high-stress mixing and extrusion processes of masterbatch production.
Our Solution: Premium Virgin Carriers
We supply a focused range of virgin powdered polymers with tight specifications to support even the most demanding masterbatch formulations:
Polyethylene Carriers:
LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE – widely used for their excellent processability and dispersion characteristics
Specialty Polymers:
PP, EVA, and PS
Engineering-Grade Carriers:
PA, PC, or PET
Our Carrier Resins Feature:
Consistent particle size distribution
Predictable melt flow behaviour
Thermal stability during compounding
Neutral base for optimal colouring
Note: we do not offer recycled powders, as these can pose contamination or wear risks to milling equipment and may compromise dispersion quality.
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Woodhill Works
Woodhill Street
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1AT