WHAT ARE SPECIAL EFFECT MASTERBATCHES & THEIR TYPES?

ByBlend Colours

A special effect masterbatch is a plastic additive used to produce plastic products with special visual effects on the end product. These masterbatches are made by combining a base polymer with pigments, dye, and other additives that can impart the desired effect on the finished product. These masterbatches are used in several applications such as packaging, automotive parts, toys, electrical components, and consumer products thus making them attractive and increasing their market value. Some of the common types of special effect masterbatches are:

  • Metallic: This masterbatch creates a smooth surface on the end product and gives it a glossy and shiny effect similar to that of any metal product. This is a cheaper and more effective alternative to the metallization and coating of the product.  
  • Fluorescent: This special effect provides a bright fluorescent finish to the applied product. In addition to the functional capabilities, it provides a distinctive color to the good which makes it stand out. 
  • Pearlescent: This masterbatch provides a pearl-like luster to plastic products making them more visually striking. It is particularly popular in cosmetic and personal care products.
  • Light diffuser: This masterbatch is effective in scattering and diffusing light which lowers the refractive index and better heat stability. It is mostly used in LED lights and window panes. 
  • Color shifting: This masterbatch can change colors depending on the angle they are viewed.
  • Reflective: As the name suggests, this masterbatch contains reflective particles that give a reflective finish to the product. 

 

Depending on the requirement, there are many other variants of special masterbatches still available to customers. All we need to do is find a vendor that specializes in such services. Speaking of which; Blend Colours has served its customers for the last twenty-plus years with distinction and made a space for itself in the industry which cannot be replaced anytime soon. In addition to specializing in a wide variety of masterbatch products, we also provide our customers with the provision to customize the final product with the help of our highly skilled and engaging team. Our goal is simple; to excel in the business through quality products, top-notch services, and ever-evolving innovation. Serving over 60 countries worldwide, we take matters of quality and consistency seriously and it shows in all that we do. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and also have been accorded with numerous awards owing to our uncompromising stand on strong business ethics and simple approach to the task in hand; as Economic Times Award, Plexconcil Export Award, IPSA Award, and Business Gaurav SME Award are some of the prestigious awards we have won over the years. 

 

Quite notably, Blend Colours emphasizes pushing the boundaries of its capabilities by delivering world-class solutions to its clients and setting high standards for the industry as a whole to follow and build upon. 

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