High thermal stability up to 300°C, enabling safe processing in high-temperature polymer extrusion.
Excellent dispersion performance in polyolefins, engineering plastics, and thermoplastic elastomers.
Non-migrating formulation ensures long-term color consistency and surface integrity in end products.
Low dust generation and free-flowing granular form enhance operator safety and handling efficiency.
Compliant with REACH and RoHS directives, supporting sustainable and regulated manufacturing environments.
Coloration of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) for automotive interior components.
Masterbatch production for food-contact-approved packaging films and containers.
Pigmentation of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) used in wearable and medical device housings.
High-performance coloring of PA6 and PA66 in electrical connectors and under-hood automotive parts.
Specialty applications in flame-retardant cable sheathing compounds requiring color stability during crosslinking.
| Chemical Type | Organic pigment masterbatch carrier system |
| Product Form | Free-flowing granules |
| Appearance | Uniform colored granules, no visible dust or agglomerates |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, engineering thermoplastics, TPEs, and flame-retardant compounds |
| Key Features | Thermal stability, non-migration, excellent dispersibility, regulatory compliance |
| Carrier Resin | Custom-compatible polyolefin-based carrier |
| Volatile Content (max) | 0.5% w/w (by weight loss at 125°C, 2 h) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr⁶⁺) | Below detection limit per EN 71-3 and RoHS |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Emaplast IMIFABI HTP3 Pigment?
A: Emaplast IMIFABI HTP3 Pigment is specifically engineered for high-temperature thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) applications, including automotive interior components, technical seals, and flexible consumer goods where thermal stability and color consistency under processing conditions are critical.
Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact or medical-grade formulations?
A: Emaplast IMIFABI HTP3 Pigment is not pre-certified for food-contact or medical applications. Its suitability for such uses depends on full regulatory assessment by the end-formulator, including evaluation of final extractables, migration behavior, and compliance with applicable regional requirements.
Q3: How does Emaplast IMIFABI HTP3 perform under high-shear and high-temperature processing?
A: The pigment is formulated to exhibit excellent dispersion stability and minimal thermal degradation during extrusion and injection molding at temperatures up to 230 °C, maintaining color strength and reducing risk of plate-out in demanding TPE/TPU processing environments.
Q4: What carrier system is used, and is it compatible with common TPE/TPU base polymers?
A: Emaplast IMIFABI HTP3 Pigment utilizes a thermoplastic-compatible carrier designed for optimal wetting and dispersion in styrenic TPEs (e.g., SEBS, SBS), TPU, and certain copolyester elastomers. Compatibility should be verified via small-scale trials due to formulation-specific interactions.
Q5: What is the typical dosage range when incorporating this pigment into TPE or TPU compounds?
A: Dosage is formulation-dependent but generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight, with most applications achieving target chroma and opacity at concentrations below 1%. Optimization requires evaluation of dispersion quality, color development, and mechanical property retention.
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