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Plastic Masterbatch Manufacturers

Proven Masterbatch Technology for Complex Needs

We develop custom masterbatch formulations tailored to your color specifications and performance needs, supporting a wide range of applications.

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Raising the Bar with Every Batch

Our masterbatch solutions address complex product and processing challenges with precision and reliability.

For your specific applications, processes and compatibility needs, you can rely on Americhem’s masterbatch technology and compounding services for:

  • Superior performance characteristics
  • Lot-to-lot consistency
  • Color harmony between materials
  • High-quality dispersion

Custom Color and Additive Masterbatches Built for High-Stakes Performance

Get the color and additive concentrates that help you meet your specifications, achieve compliance and move faster from concept to production. Each formulation is built for consistency, precision and performance in high-stakes applications where there’s no room for error.

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Custom Color Masterbatches

We provide custom color masterbatch solutions to ensure optimal color design, reliable quality, and enhanced compatibility across diverse polymer types.

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Additive Masterbatches

Whether you’re looking for a realistic woodgrain, an impressive metallic effect or a pearlescent shine, we offer compatible colorants and functional masterbatch solutions that are customizable for a variety of resins and more.

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Single-Pigment Dispersions

Leverage our polymer additive masterbatch expertise to ensure seamless integration, optimal dispersion and consistent processing.

Custom Masterbatch Product Lines for Color, Function & End Use

We offer a range of color and additive masterbatches designed to meet appearance, performance and processing needs across industries.

Each is formulated to perform reliably in real-world manufacturing environments, with high-quality dispersion and consistent color harmony between materials.

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nGrain®

Achieve life-like woodgrain aesthetics without compromising durability or consistency. nGrain® additive masterbatches deliver controlled concentrate distribution, support on-site validation and are engineered to outperform in outdoor and weather-exposed environments.

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dSperse® Minibeads

For unmatched dispersion and dosing accuracy, dSperse® Minibeads offer a clean, dust-free color and additive solution. Designed for automated and high-precision processes, these precolored bead compounds ensure consistent performance, minimize material waste, and streamline handling across a wide range of manufacturing environments.

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nVision®

When visual uniformity is non-negotiable, nVISION® ensures precise color control from batch to batch. Designed for nonwovens and appearance-critical applications, these masterbatches deliver superior dispersion and reliable performance across production runs.

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ColorRx® Medical Color Masterbatches

Pre-tested color masterbatches developed for medical applications, supporting biocompatibility, regulatory compliance, and consistent appearance in critical environments.

Your Trusted Plastic Masterbatch Manufacturer for Over 80 Years

Since 1941, Americhem has grown into one of the world’s largest custom color masterbatch manufacturers. We work closely with top material suppliers to deliver reliable color concentrates, high pigment loading and proven additive solutions.

It is a solid additive used to color or impart other properties, such as texture, to plastics during the manufacturing process. The former are called color masterbatches while the latter are known as additive masterbatches. Depending on the application, masterbatches can come in a variety of forms including liquids, granules, mini beads and powders.

The process of producing color masterbatches can drastically change depending on the specific applications and needs of a customer. In general, the production of color masterbatches follows the process of (1) identifying and weighing pigments and additives, (2) mixing these pigments and additives into a carrier resin or polymer by heat treatment and typically twin screw extruding and (3) cooling and forming the concentrated mixture into granules, powder, and other color masterbatch vehicles.

Masterbatches are added or “let down” into the raw polymer or materials and go through a blending process commonly in a bucket or tumbler which feeds into a molding or extruding machine where the final plastic product is made. Americhem’s additive and color masterbatches are customized to the specific industry and application to ensure this manufacturing process goes smoothly and produces a high-quality product without defects or imperfections.

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Have a Question About Masterbatch Technology?

We can help you find the right formulation, troubleshoot a processing issue, or explain how our additives work in your application.

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