Polyolefin masterbatch

Calcium carbonate is the ideal mineral filler for many polymer concentrates. 

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Improved cost benefits for 7 million tons of masterbatch

The world consumption of masterbatch exceeds 7 million tons every year. Many masterbatches are manufactured with ultrafine calcium carbonate in different carrier resins such as polypropylene, polyethylene and polystyrene.

 

Omya calcium carbonate is used in a wide variety of applications, offering substantial performance and cost benefits. 

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The best quality possible with up to 87% filler load

With Omya products, excellent masterbatch quality is ensured with filler load up to 87%.

 

Our high-quality manufacturing processes, combined with special treatment technologies, provide superior dispersion of calcium carbonate compounds.

 

The use of natural ground calcium carbonate for the manufacturing of highly filled masterbatches is continuously growing. 

 

A high-quality masterbatch using an appropriate Omya solution in the final application can range from 5% to 80%. 

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Benefits

  • Increased productivity

  • Raw material cost savings

  • Lower energy consumption

  • Higher thermal conductivity 

  • Lower carbon footprint

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If you would like some advice about how Omya calcium carbonate can support you in masterbatch production, you can speak to our expert team.

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