Why It Matters
Achieving uniform color development and avoiding agglomerates in masterbatch and compound production through dispersants, wetting agents, and processing aids alongside the pigments themselves
Solution Approach
Achieving uniform color development and avoiding agglomerates in masterbatch and compound production through dispersants, wetting agents, and processing aids alongside the pigments themselves RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (6)
Titanium Dioxide
CAS 13463-67-7
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
UV blocker and white pigment
Primary white pigment/opacifier; high refractive index scatters light for hiding power and tint base
Melting Point: 1860 °C (decomposes) Boiling Point: 2500–3000 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 3.9 to 4.2
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Calcium Stearate
CAS 1592-23-0
Esters
Surfactancy
Metal-soap dispersion/processing aid: coats pigment and filler particles to reduce agglomeration and lubricate flow during compounding
Physical Description: Pellets or Large Crystals, Liquid, Other Solid;… Appearance: FINE, WHITE TO YELLOWISH WHITE, BULKY POWDER Melting Point: Melting point equals 217 ° F
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Zinc Stearate
CAS 557-05-1
Acids & Salts
Lubrication
Lubricant/dispersant metal soap that wets pigment surfaces and improves release, aiding even color development
Physical Description: Zinc stearate is a white, hydrophobic powder wi… Appearance: White powder free from gritiness Odor: Slight, characteristic odor
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Polyether-Modified Trisiloxane (Silicone Surfactant)
CAS 27306-78-1
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Conditioning
Lowers surface tension to wet pigment surfaces, helping break agglomerates in liquid/aqueous color systems
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Carbon black
CAS 1333-86-4
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Color / Pigmentation
1362 (CARBON, ACTIVATED) · Class Primary black pigment and UV/conductive additive for masterbatch tinting
Physical Description: NKRA; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; P… Appearance: Steel gray to black greasy feeling solid Odor: Odorless
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Iron Oxide Synthetic Black
CAS 12227-89-3
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Color / Pigmentation
Inorganic colorant for masterbatch/compound; heat- and light-stable pigment that disperses cleanly for consistent tone (Synthetic Yellow 51274-00-1 and Red 1309-37-1 also stocked for the colorant range)
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UV Stabilizers & HALS
UV absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers for outdoor weathering resistance
UV ProtectionStabilization
2 chemistries
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Mineral Fillers & Extenders
Calcium carbonate, fumed silica, TiO2, and specialty minerals for reinforcement, cost reduction, and property modification
FillingReinforcementOpacity
4 chemistries
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