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Black Masterbatches are a type of dye or pigment used in the plastics industry. They are a concentrated mixture of pigments and additives encapsulated in a carrier resin. The carrier resin is usually a polyolefin, such as polyethylene or polypropylene. The pigments used in black masterbatches are usually carbon black, titanium dioxide, and iron oxide. The additives used can include UV stabilizers, antioxidants, and processing aids. Black masterbatches are used in a variety of applications, including automotive parts, consumer goods, and packaging. They are used to provide color, UV protection, and improved processing characteristics. They are also used to reduce the cost of production by reducing the amount of pigment needed to achieve a desired color. Some companies in the black masterbatches market include Ampacet Corporation, Cabot Corporation, Clariant, PolyOne Corporation, and Plastiblends India. Show Less Read more