General-purpose ABS color masterbatch

ABS-MB Series

Standard ABS grade color masterbatch for injection molding, with excellent color consistency.

General-purpose ABS color masterbatch

Product introduction

ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) offers balanced impact resistance, rigidity and processability. Our ABS color masterbatches provide excellent dispersion, color consistency and thermal stability for injection molding and extrusion applications.

Product features

  • Excellent color consistency (color difference Delta E < 1.0)
  • Maintains ABS impact toughness
  • Good surface gloss
  • Good batch-to-batch repeatability
  • Wide processing window

Typical applications

  • ▶Appliance housings
  • ▶Automotive interior parts
  • ▶Consumer electronics
  • ▶Toys
  • ▶Luggage

Physical properties

PerformanceTest methodValue
Carrier resin—ABS(MI 5-15)
Pigment content—25-50%
Melt index (220°C/10 kg)ISO 11335-20 g/10 min
DensityISO 11831.1-1.7 g/cm³
Moisture contentISO 15512< 0.08%

Recommended processing conditions

ParameterValue
Drying80-85°C, 2-4 hours
Processing temperature200-250°C
Let-down ratio2-4%
Mold temperature50-80°C

Coloring performance

PerformanceTest methodValue
Color difference Delta E (CIE Lab)ISO 7724< 1.0
Light fastness (blue wool scale)ISO 105-B026-8
Thermal stabilityInternal method5 minutes at 240°C