In order to give the plastic materials the stability and shade required by the clientele, Chimar produces:
- predispersants: a mixture of pigments, metallic powders, soluble colourants, and additives in a concentrated powder.
- masterbatches: pigments, colourants, and dispersant additives for extrusion generally in a neutral polymer.
The table below shows the physical-technical properties and the sectors of application of Chimars three categories of products.
MASTERBATCH
Category
of product
Main technical properties
Physical form
Average size
Main fields of application
CMB
Dispersion: good/excellent Dusting: none Fluidity: good Support: polymers of various types
Spherical granules or cylinders
Normally min. 2.5 mm max 3.5 mm
Extrusion Moulding Blow moulding Film coating
CMP
Dispersion: excellent Dusting: none
Fluidity: excellent Support: polymers of various types
Spherical microgranules
Normally
< 1 mm
Extrusion Moulding Blow moulding
Film coating