Masterbatch Industries & Applications
Sun Chemical Offers Masterbatches for a Wide Range of Industries and Applications
At Sun Chemical, we are the one-stop solution for all your masterbatch needs. With a broad portfolio catering to various purposes and challenges, we offer standard masterbatch solutions as well as individual, flexible options to meet your specific requirements. With our long-term expertise in numerous applications, processing types, and raw materials, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry. We take pride in our deep understanding of polymers, pigments, and additives, enabling us to develop superior and sustainable products.
Industries and Applications Served
Automotive
The Sun Chemical masterbatch portfolio is very well suited to additives and can color a variety of thermoplastics used in the automotive industry. The masterbatches are to be used in all systems, such as the interior, engine area, and lighting systems.
Some features of the products include:
- Specially selected carrier systems for the polymer used at the customer’s site
- Adjusted colors for OEM color in the polymer matrix that are compatible with the customer material used
- Combination of color/stabilization batches
- Selected raw materials tailored to the specification’s requirements of automotive manufacturers
- Delivery of masterbatches even after the end of series production
- Selected portfolio for e-mobility (plugs, etc.)
- UL listing on request is possible
Yarns and Fibers
Staple fibers, monofilament, textile filament, industrial filament and bulk continuous fibers are commonly used materials in several applications, including: textile floor coverings (carpets), tapes, ropes, belts, and upholstery fabrics.
Yarns are also used in high-quality textiles and functional clothing. Polypropylene is used as staple fiber for needling (nonwoven applications) and in spin nonwoven or melt-blow applications for hygiene products.
Sun Chemical Color Solutions offers a wide range of mono- or tailormade batches based on PE, PA, PBT, PET and PP for synthetic yarns and fibers. Our proprietary technology can achieve a very high concentration of organic and inorganic pigments, while assuring unmatched pigment dispersion, color tone consistency, low migration and high lightfastness, to answer even the most demanding customer needs. Stock of most important monopigments ensure fast service and reduced lead time.
Construction
In many areas of the construction industry, plastics are increasingly being used as an alternative to traditional building materials.
As different product applications bring additional requirements for the use of plastics, Sun Chemical Color Solutions provides customers with innovative ideas and solutions for their respective challenges.
We offer customized dry blends and masterbatches for coloring window profiles, pipes, flooring, WPC planks, cables, and other PVC, EVA, and PE-based applications using extrusion processes.
Some features of the products include:
- Specially selected support systems
- Compatible with the polymer used by the customer
- Available in desired colors
- A combination of color and additives is possible
- Selected raw materials are matched to the requirements profile of the customer and the final product
Consumer Goods
In the consumer goods industry, color and functionality are essential. Sun Chemical Color Solutions provides masterbatches that harmonize these two aspects, transforming everyday indoor and outdoor items into appealing and functional consumer goods.
Indoor applications encompass packaging solutions, household appliances, leisure items, toys, and hygiene-oriented products. For these diverse uses, masterbatches are meticulously tailored to fulfil specific requirements.
Outdoor applications cover garden equipment, heavy-duty items, and artificial turf. The robust color and additive solutions in these masterbatches withstand harsh weather and sun exposure, maintaining product functionality and aesthetic appeal over time.
Key features of the products include:
- Specially selected carrier systems
- Compatibility with the customer’s polymer
- Availability in desired colors
- Option for color and additive combinations
- Raw materials selected to match the customer’s requirement profile
