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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 

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 



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 


Utility cost effective masterbatch 

Weathering masterbatch for tapes and netting 

Premium masterbatch for PS 


Jet black masterbatch for ABS and SAN 



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 


Jet Black 

Medium Colour 

Medium Colour 

Medium Colour 



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 


Desiccant 

10 

40 

PE9247 

PE8999 

Additive 

Masterbatches for Pipes 

CONSTRUCTION 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 


Masterbatch for specified carbon black content 


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 


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 


2 

n.a. 

10 

LL8964 

LL9917 

PE9247 

Additive 

POTABLE WATER 

PE copo 

PE copo 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 


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 


Standard pigmentation masterbatch 


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 


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 


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 


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 




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 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

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