Calcium Carbonate and its applications in the plastics industry
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is one of the most abundant inorganic minerals found in nature, commonly extracted from limestone, chalk, and marble. Known for its high purity, excellent whiteness, and cost efficiency, CaCO₃ plays a critical role in a wide range of industrial applications — particularly in the plastics industry. Its ability to enhance mechanical properties,…
Read MoreWhat is Color Masterbatch? Classification and Applications in the Plastics Industry
1. What is Color Masterbatch? Color Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture composed of color pigments, polymer carrier resin, and additives. It is used to add color to plastic products during processes, such as injection molding, film blowing, extrusion, and PP raffia… Instead of mixing pigment powder directly into raw plastic, manufacturers use color masterbatch pellets,…
Read MoreMicrowavable plastics – How to Choose Safely for Your Health
US Masterbatch – Types of Plastics Safe for Microwave Use: How to Choose Safely for Your Health In daily life, the microwave oven has become a familiar appliance in many households. Just a few minutes, and you have a hot meal ready. But have you ever wondered: is the plastic container you’re using actually safe…
Read MoreWhat is HDPE pipe jointing? – Manufacturing Methods
Polyethylene (PE) is by far the most common type of consumer plastic, and is used in many everyday materials. It is a thermoplastic product, which means that it can be melted into a liquid and then cooled back into a solid. Different processing conditions give rise to different grades of polyethylene that can be used…
Read MoreCommon Defects in Filler Masterbatch and Solutions
Introduction Filler Masterbatch is a key material widely used in various plastic manufacturing processes such as PE film blowing, PP woven bag production, injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion. Incorporating Filler Masterbatch not only significantly reduces the consumption of virgin plastics and lowers production costs, but also enhances dimensional stability, hardness, printability, and processing efficiency.…
Read MoreBlack PE Masterbatch – High-Performance Black Color Solution for Plastic Manufacturing
1. Introduction In the plastic industry, Black PE Masterbatch is one of the most important and commonly used color concentrates. It is produced by dispersing carbon black pigment into a polyethylene (PE) carrier resin, together with suitable dispersing agents and additives. This combination ensures excellent color consistency, superior UV protection, and outstanding processing performance. At US…
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