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For compounding or recycling applications, the key selection
factors are tint, versatility and jetness. Cabot’s recommended
masterbatches for compounding and recycling are compared as
follows. Performance improves from chart centre:
n PP compatible grades
Jetness
Tint Versatility
n Styrenic compatible grades
UN2016
UN2014R
UN2016 UN2010
UN2014R
PP3585
Jetness
Tint Versatility
UN2010
SA3176
PS4054
die when a fixed pressure is applied to the
melt via a piston at a given load and a certain
temperature. Further details can be found in the
Cabot brochure “Melt Flow Index”.
Versatility: the higher the versatility, the more
polymer systems the masterbatch can be
diluted in.
Tinting strength: the ability of the black
masterbatch to reduce the amount of light
reflected so masking any colour given by
the processor’s polymer resin e.g. coloured
recyclate. The tinting strength of a black
masterbatch can typically be measured from
the reflectance of a grey compound after
mixing with a white pigment. Typically the L*
value of the grey compound is measured within
the CIELAB co-ordinates.
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M A S T E R B A T C H E S
Masterbatches for Moulding, Extrusion,
Compounding and Recycling
n Explanatory Notes
Jetness (or masstone): the absorbance
of the total visible light by the black coloured
moulded plastic part. This can be measured by
the L* value within the CIELAB co-ordinates:
the more jet the product, the lower the L*
value. More details can be found in the Cabot
brochure “Color Measurement for Carbon Black
Filled Plastics”.
Undertone: the blueness/yellowness of the
moulded part measured within the CIELAB
co-ordinates. A negative b* value indicates a
blue undertone: the more negative the value, the
bluer the undertone. More details can be found
in the Cabot brochure “Color Measurement for
Carbon Black Filled Plastics”.
Flow: generally measured by the MFI (melt
flow index). MFI is the output rate in grams
that occurs in 10 minutes through a standard
Masterbatches for Moulding,
Extrusion, Compounding and
Recycling
Key selection factors to consider when choosing a masterbatch
for moulding or extrusion are: jetness, undertone, flow and
versatility. Cabot’s recommended masterbatches for moulding/
sheet extrusion are compared as follows. Performance improves
from chart centre:
n PP compatible grades
Flow
n Styrenic compatible grades
Flow
Jetness
Blue Undertone
UN2014R UN2016
PP6190
Jetness
Blue Undertone
UN2014R
PS0469
UN2016
PS4256
Versatility
Versatility

Masterbatches for Moulding, Extrusion, Compounding and Recycling
Masterbatches for Moulding
Compatibility
Description
MFI
Conditions
Typical
MFI
(g/10
min)
Typical
Addition
Level
(%)
Grade % Purpose
Other
PS
PP
HDPE
LLDPE
LDPE
INJECTION MOULDING
Engineering* ABS/SAN
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
200°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
6.5
6
41
11
2 to 4
1 to 3
1 to 3
1 to 3
Jet Black
General Purpose Colour
Medium Colour/Weathering
Medium colour/FDA approval
35
50
40
25
EG3807
EV1755
PE2727
PE2813
PA6/6.6/filled
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
High performance jet black masterbatch for engineering polymers
General purpose colour universal masterbatch
Premium masterbatch for PE weathering applications
Masterbatch complying with the purity requirements prescribed
by the FDA 21 CFR 178.3297
Specific masterbatch for polyamide
Economy masterbatch for polyolefins
Premium masterbatch for PP weathering applications
High pigmentation masterbatch for PS
Economy masterbatch for PS
Jet black masterbatch for ABS and SAN
Premium jet black universal masterbatch
Medium colour universal masterbatch
250°C/5.0 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
230°C/5.0kg
200°C/5.0 kg
200°C/10.0 kg
230°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
7.5
5
9
4
38
54
27
41
1 to 3
2 to 4
7
1 to 3
2 to 4
2 to 4
1 to 2
1 to 2
Jet Black
Medium Colour
Medium Colour/Weathering
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Jet Black
Jet Black
Medium Colour
30
n.a.
35
40
n.a.
30
50
50
PA3785
PE4884
PP6190
PS4054
PS4256
SA3176
UN2014R
UN2016
Black
ABS/SAN
ABS/SAN/PVC
ABS/SAN/PVC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Economy masterbatch
Premium pigmentation masterbatch
Premium masterbatch for outstanding pigmentation
Utility cost effective masterbatch
Premium pigmentation masterbatch for PP
Premium pigmentation masterbatch for PS
Universal high pigmentation masterbatch
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
230°C/21.6 kg
200°C/5.0 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
15
16
45
18
15
46
12
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
2 to 4
2 to 4
1 to 2
1 to 2
50
60
70
38
55
60
75
PE7000
PE7024
PE7250
PE7427
PP7609
PS7028
PE7002
White
Y
Y ABS/SAN/PVC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mould release masterbatch
Antioxidant masterbatch with emphasis on long-term
thermal stabilisation
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
15
38
1 to 2
1 to 3
Mould release
Thermal stabiliser
8
10
PE9041
PE9247
Additive
BLOW MOULDING
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Standard masterbatch for thin-walled containers
Premium weathering masterbatch
For non-demanding applications
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
12
41
5
3
2
2 to 3
General Purpose Colour
Medium Colour/Weathering
Medium Colour
50
40
n.a.
PE2272R
PE2727
PE4884
Black
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Economy masterbatch for polyolefins
Premium pigmentation masterbatch for polyolefins
Premium masterbatch for outstanding pigmentation
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
15
16
45
2 to 4
2 to 4
1 to 3
50
60
70
PE7000
PE7024
PE7250
White
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Processing aid masterbatch
High performance processing aid masterbatch
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16kg
3
3
1 to 2
0.75 to 1.5
Process aid
Process aid
2
n.a.
LL8964
LL9917
Additive
Masterbatches for Compounding and Recycling
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
PA6/6.6/filled
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
General purpose colour universal masterbatch
Specific masterbatch for polyamide
Economy masterbatch
Utility cost effective masterbatch
Weathering masterbatch for tapes and netting
Premium masterbatch for PS
Economy masterbatch for PS
Jet black masterbatch for ABS and SAN
Premium jet black universal masterbatch
Medium colour universal masterbatch
190°C/10.0 kg
250°C/5.0 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
230°C/5.0 kg
200°C/5.0 kg
200°C/10.0 kg
230°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
6
7.5
16
5
9
6
38
54
27
41
2 to 5
1 to 3
2 to 5
2 to 4
2 to 7
1 to 3
2 to 6
2 to 3
1 to 2
1 to 2
General Purpose Colour
Jet Black
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Medium Colour/Weathering
Medium Colour/Weathering
Jet Black
Jet Black
Medium Colour
50
30
n.a.
n.a.
35
40
n.a.
30
50
50
EV1755
PA3785
PE4462
PE4884
PP6190
PS4054
PS4256
SA3176
UN2014R
UN2016
Black
ABS/SAN
ABS/SAN/PVC
ABS/SAN/PVC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
White PE7002 75 1 to 2 12 190°C/2.16 kg High pigmentation masterbatch Y Y Y Y Y ABS/SAN/PVC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Antioxidant masterbatch
Desiccant masterbatch
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
38
16
0.5 to 2
1 to 4
Thermal stabiliser
Desiccant
10
40
PE9247
PE8999
Additive
Masterbatches for Pipes
CONSTRUCTION
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Premium weathering masterbatch
Masterbatch for specified carbon black content
Economy masterbatch
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
41
41
16
5 to 7
5 to 7
5 to 7
General Purpose
General Purpose
40
40
n.a.
PE2727
PE1873
PE4462
Black
IRRIGATION
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Fully formulated weathering masterbatch
Masterbatch for specified carbon black content
For thin-walled drip irrigation tubing containing recyclate
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
4
12
39
6.25
5
4 to 5
Weathering
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
40
50
50
PE2668
LL4932R
LL6055
Black
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Process aid masterbatch
High performance process aid masterbatch
Antioxidant masterbatch
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
3
3
38
1 to 2
0.75 to 1.5
0.5 to 2
Process aid
Process aid
Thermal stabiliser
2
n.a.
10
LL8964
LL9917
PE9247
Additive
POTABLE WATER
PE copo
PE copo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Fully formulated weathering masterbatch
Standard weathering masterbatch
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
6
17
6.25
6.25
Weathering
Weathering
40
40
LL2590R
PE1371
Black
Masterbatches for Tape, Fibre & Netting
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
General purpose masterbatch
Weathering masterbatch for tapes and netting
Standard pigmentation masterbatch
Weathering masterbatch for tapes and netting
190°C/10.0 kg
230°C/5.0 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
12
9
9
41
1 to 2
2 to 7
2 to 5
4 to 6
General Purpose
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Weathering
50
30
n.a.
40
PE2272R
PP6190
PE2648
PE2727
Black
Masterbatches for Wire and Cable
PVC/PE copo
PE copo
PE copo
PVC/PE copo
PVC/PE copo
PVC/PE copo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Economy colouring masterbatch
Fully formulated weathering masterbatch
Standard weathering masterbatch
Standard masterbatch for PVC cable
High colouration black masterbatch for PVC cable
Medium colouration black masterbatch for PVC cable
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
6
6
17
20
27
41
1 to 4
6.25
6.25
1 to 2
0.5 to 1
0.5 to 1
Colouration
Weathering
Weathering
Medium Colour
Jet Black
Medium Colour
50
40
40
50
50
50
EV1755
LL2590R
PE1371
UN2010
UN2014R
UN2016
Black
PE copo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Phenolic antioxidant masterbatch
Process aid masterbatch
High performance process aid masterbatch
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
190°C/2.16 kg
38
3
3
1 to 3
1 to 2
0.75 to 1.5
Thermal stabiliser
Process aid
Process aid
10
2
n.a.
PE9247
LL8964
LL9917
Additive
Masterbatches for Sheet and Thermoforming
GENERAL
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Economy pigmentation masterbatch for polyolefins
Economical alternative to PE2648
Standard pigmentation masterbatch for polyolefins
Premium weathering masterbatch for PP
High pigmentation masterbatch for PS
Economy masterbatch for PS
Premium jet black universal masterbatch
Medium colour universal masterbatch
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
230°C/5.0kg
200°C/5.0 kg
200°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/10.0 kg
9
16
37
9
4
38
27
41
2 to 5
2 to 5
1 to 4
2 to 7
1 to 4
2 to 6
1 to 2
1 to 2
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Weathering
Medium Colour
Medium Colour
Jet Black
Medium Colour
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
35
40
n.a.
50
50
PE2648
PE4462
PE2824
PP6190
PS4054
PS4256
UN2014R
UN2016
Black
ABS/SAN/PVC
ABS/SAN/PVC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y Y Y Y
Y
High pigmentation masterbatch
Premium pigmentation masterbatch for PP
Premium pigmentation masterbatch for PS
190°C/2.16 kg
230°C/2.16 kg
200°C/5.0 kg
13
15
46
2 to 4
3 to 6
2 to 5
75
55
60
PE7002
PP7609
PS7028
White
Y
GEOSYNTHETICS
Y
Y
Y Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
General purpose masterbatch
Premium weathering masterbatch
Premium weathering masterbatch
Premium weathering masterbatch for PP
190°C/10.0 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
190°C/21.6 kg
230°C/5.0 kg
12
14
49
9
5
5 to 7
5 to 7
2 to 7
Weathering
Weathering
Weathering
50
40
40
35
PE2272R
PE2642
LL4752
PP6190
Black
* Engineering= PC, PA, PBT, PMMA, POM, PPS