Carbonate Masterbatch

Carbonate masterbatch is a widely used additive in the plastics industry, consisting of a combination of fine carbonate particles with a polymer carrier. These masterbatches are used in a wide range of industries due to the unique properties they impart to polymer products.

Why do we need carbonate masterbatches?

Carbonates are used as fillers, reinforcers, and improvers of some properties of polymer products due to their special physical and chemical properties. Some of the advantages of using carbonate masterbatches include:

Cost reduction: Carbonates are usually low-cost materials, and their use can reduce the cost of producing plastic products.
Increase hardness and strength: Carbonates, especially calcium carbonate, act as reinforcers and increase the hardness and strength of plastic products.
Improvement of thermal properties: Some types of carbonates can increase the heat resistance of plastic products.
Weight reduction: Carbonates have a lower density than many other fillers and can help reduce the weight of plastic products.
Improved processing properties: Carbonates can improve the processing properties of polymers and facilitate the production process.

Types of carbonate masterbatches

Carbonate masterbatches are divided into different types based on the type of carbonate used:

Calcium carbonate masterbatches: The most common type of carbonate masterbatches uses calcium carbonate as a filler.
Magnesium carbonate masterbatches: Magnesium carbonate is used to improve the thermal properties and wear resistance of products.
Barium carbonate masterbatches: Barium carbonate is used for applications that require high density.

Carbonate Masterbatch Applications

Plastics industry: Production of pipes, sheets, profiles and plastic parts
Automotive industry: Production of interior and exterior car parts
Construction industry: Production of building materials such as pipes, roof sheets and flooring
Packaging industry: Production of packaging containers