When it comes to plastics, exposure to sunlight can have a negative impact on plastic products. UV rays (Ultraviolet rays) break down the chemical bonds of plastic polymer, damaging the appearance and performance of the product. It causes chalking, cracking, and colour fading and impacts the physical properties. This is why UV masterbatches protect plastic products from harmful UV radiation, ensuring exceptional performance and stabilizing the mechanical properties, making plastic products more durable and resilient.
What is UV Masterbatch?
UV masterbatches, a versatile solution, protect plastic polymers from UV degradation due to prolonged sunlight exposure. These MBs prevent discolouration and maintain the plastic products’ appearance and performance over a period of time. UV masterbatches absorb UV radiation while stabilizing mechanical properties, reducing the chances of cracking or chalking to minimize the risk of product rejection. Perfect Colourants & Plastics Private Limited is a leading UV masterbatch manufacturer in India. We provide a comprehensive range of UV masterbatches that are compatible with PP, PET, and NYLON, ensuring you can find a solution for your specific needs.
Types of UV Masterbatches
Food Grade & Non-food Grade UV Masterbatch: The food-grade UV masterbatches comply with FDA regulations and other food-contact standards. They are used primarily in extruded products that are subject to sun exposure, like food packaging films, agricultural films, FIBC bags, and other food-contact applications. The non-food grade UV masterbatch is ideal for applications where no food contact compliance is needed, such as agricultural pipes, outdoor cables, roofing film, and others.
Anti-sulphur & Non-anti Sulphur UV Masterbatch: The anti-sulphur masterbatches are widely used in agriculture applications where large amounts of pesticides and insecticides are used. They provide excellent protection to mulch films, greenhouse nets, and other geotextiles. The non-anti sulphur masterbatches provide standard UV protection for plastics for applications without suplhur exposure. They are used for PP/HPDPE ropes and other consumer goods that are typically exposed to UV radiation.
Based on % of UV Content: These MBs can be further categorized based on the percentage of UV stabilizers they contain. They are basically low-content UV masterbatch (1-10%), medium-content masterbatch (10-30%), and high-content UV masterbatch (30% & above).
Based on Application: These UV masterbatches are specialized additive formulations tailored for specific applications to enhance the durability, functionality, and appearance of plastic products. For instance, UV masterbatch for agriculture, packaging, automotive, electrical & electronics, textiles, etc.
How Does UV Masterbatch Work?
The UV masterbatch is used in plastic products across different industries for UV resistance. It blocks the adsorption of UV radiation, offering thermal stability, durability properties, and UV protection. These UV masterbatches are chemical resistant and strengthen the product structure when exposed to chemicals and other components that could degrade the overall integrity of the plastic article.
Why to Use UV Masterbatch?
UV masterbatches are among the most important additives for plastic articles that are directly exposed to the sun and the exterior environment.
Benefits of UV Masterbatch
It protects polymers from UV degradation caused by sun exposure, preventing discolouration.
It exhibits low volatility and low extraction resistance.
It prolongs the service life of products and reduces overall costs.
It does not disrupt other pigments and compounds.
It backs plastic with long-term UV resistance and product durability.
As a trusted UV masterbatch supplier in India, PCPPL, with its extensive experience and expertise, offers UV masterbatches with 1% to 20% active ingredient loading in LLDPE, HDPE, or PP base or customized per your requirements. Use PCPPL’s UV masterbatches for your plastic products to elevate their durability and service life. For more details, call us today.
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