Anti-Aging Enhanced Black Masterbatch

This anti-aging enhanced black masterbatch is formulated with recycled polyethylene (PE) as its base material, combined with carbon black and calcium carbonate fillers. The carbon black concentration is controlled at 32% ± 2%, resulting in excellent dispersibility and stability. Through optimal formulation and processing, this masterbatch ensures uniform distribution throughout the finished product, thereby enhancing the overall structural performance.
This product boasts a density of <2.0g/cm³, a melt rate greater than 10g/10min (21.6kg/190°C), and a moisture content below 0.50%. These parameters ensure processing stability during extrusion, injection molding, and thermoforming. The recommended addition level is 1-3%. The product is simple to use and can be mixed directly with the raw materials. It is packaged in 25kg/bags of KP or PE for easy transportation and storage.

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Parameter

# BLACK MASTERBATCH 3030

3030 is made of recycled PE,carbon black with calcium carbonate filler.
Carbon black concentration is around 32%.Applicable for Mulch Film, Blown film, Filament, Pipe, Sheet, Wire, Extrusion, Injection, Thermoforming

Ingredients	Carbon Black: 32%±2
Ingredients	ASH: <31%
Usage	Mixed with materials.
Dosage	suggested 1-3%.
Technical Index	Density: <2.0g/cm3
	Melting Speed:>10g/10min(21.6kg/190℃)
	Moisture:<0.50%
Package	25kg per bag, KP bag or PE bag
Storage	Place in dry and cool warehouse, avoid sun shine and raining.
Note	The above index is based on the testing result for reference only, not as the specific index.

3030 — Key Specifications

Anti-Aging Enhanced Black Masterbatch with Recycled PE Carrier

Broad-process black masterbatch built on a sustainable base material

32% Carbon Black Content ±2%, with CaCO₃ filler balance

Recycled PE Carrier Material Post-industrial recycled polyethylene base

1–3% Recommended Dosage Across all 9 compatible processes

<31% Ash Content Includes CaCO₃ filler contribution

Material Foundation

Recycled PE Carrier — What It Means for Your Supply Chain

3030's distinguishing characteristic versus virgin-carrier grades

Recycled Material

Post-Industrial Recycled PE as Carrier

3030 uses recycled polyethylene as its carrier resin rather than virgin PE. This approach reduces the primary material input per kilogram of masterbatch produced, making 3030 the preferred option for buyers operating under procurement policies that favour recycled content, or for producers targeting sustainability reporting metrics in their own products. The recycled PE carrier is processed and qualified to meet the same dispersion and MFI requirements as virgin-carrier grades.

PCR

Post-Consumer Recycle content in carrier

Compatible production processes

Performance Note

Does Recycled Carrier Affect Processing Performance?

A common concern with recycled-carrier masterbatches is batch-to-batch variability in MFI and colour contribution from the recycled material. E-LUCK addresses this through a controlled incoming material qualification process for recycled PE feedstock — only PE recyclate within defined MFI and colour specification windows is accepted for use in 3030. The result is a recycled-carrier masterbatch that behaves consistently in processing, with the same dispersion quality verification applied to all batches.

>10

MFI g/10min — same as virgin PE grades

<0.50%

Moisture — standard specification maintained

Why "Anti-Aging" Matters

Three Degradation Mechanisms 3030 Is Designed to Address

Understanding what limits the service life of outdoor PE products — and how carbon black addresses each

UV Photodegradation

UV radiation (280–400 nm) initiates chain scission in PE molecules when absorbed by chromophores in the polymer backbone. Without a UV absorber, surface embrittlement and crack propagation begin within months in outdoor exposure. Carbon black absorbs UV energy across this full range and dissipates it as heat rather than allowing it to break polymer chains.

CB at 32% in 3030 provides broadband UV protection in the finished PE product wall

Thermal Oxidation

At elevated temperatures — common in outdoor storage containers, mulch film in full sun, or pipe in direct sunlight — PE undergoes thermal oxidation. Oxygen reacts with PE chain radicals generated by heat, producing carbonyl groups that reduce molecular weight and cause mechanical degradation. Carbon black acts as a radical trap, interrupting the oxidative chain reaction at an early stage.

CB's radical scavenging mechanism extends thermal stability of the finished product

Mechanical Fatigue Accumulation

Containers, pipes, and blown film experience repeated mechanical stress cycles — flex, vibration, pressure cycling, and thermal expansion/contraction. The CaCO₃ filler in 3030 improves the PE matrix stiffness and reduces the amplitude of strain at equivalent load levels, effectively reducing the rate of fatigue crack nucleation and propagation over service life.

CaCO₃ system in 3030 reduces strain amplitude and improves fatigue cycle life

Process Compatibility

Nine Production Processes — One Masterbatch Grade

3030's broad carrier compatibility reduces the number of masterbatch SKUs needed in a mixed-process facility

Film

Mulch Film

Agricultural blown film, UV durability critical

Film

Blown Film

Packaging, industrial, and agricultural films

Extrusion

Filament

Black monofilament for rope, geotextile, woven bags

Extrusion

Pipe

PE drainage, irrigation, conduit pipe

Sheet

Sheet Extrusion

Black PE sheet for thermoforming and fabrication

Cable

Wire & Cable

Black jacket for outdoor-rated cables

Extrusion

Profile

Black PE profiles for construction and outdoor furniture

Moulding

Injection

Containers, fittings, outdoor structural parts

Forming

Thermoforming

Black PE sheet thermoformed to trays and enclosures

End-Use Applications

Where 3030 Delivers Reliable Anti-Aging Performance

Products exposed to outdoor conditions, UV, or repeated stress cycles

Agriculture

Mulch Film — Extended Season

3030's combined carbon black UV protection and CaCO₃ reinforcement supports mulch film designed for multi-season outdoor service. The anti-aging mechanism reduces surface embrittlement that causes early film fragmentation, which creates microplastic contamination issues in agricultural fields.

Dosage: 2.0–3.0% | Key benefit: Reduced fragmentation over service life

Construction

Black PE Pipe (Drainage & Conduit)

Non-pressure drainage pipe and electrical conduit are often stored outdoors before installation. The anti-aging package in 3030 protects the pipe wall from UV-induced surface cracking during outdoor storage periods of 6–24 months, maintaining impact strength at the point of installation.

Dosage: 2.0–3.0% | Key benefit: UV stability during outdoor storage

Wire & Cable

Outdoor Cable Jacket

Black PE cable jacket must resist UV degradation, rain, ozone, and thermal cycling over 20–30 year design service lives. 3030's carbon black level delivers the UV screening function required for outdoor cable ratings, and the CaCO₃ filler improves the stiffness of the jacket wall for easier installation handling.

Dosage: 2.5–3.0% | Key benefit: UV resistance for outdoor rating

Containers

Blow-Moulded Storage Containers

Black PE containers for outdoor storage, chemical drum secondary containment, and material handling are subject to repeated UV exposure, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress at base corners. 3030's anti-aging combination addresses all three degradation drivers for containers deployed in outdoor industrial environments.

Dosage: 1.5–2.5% | Key benefit: Extended service life in outdoor conditions

Geotextile

Black PE Monofilament

Black monofilament for woven geotextiles, shade netting, and agricultural ground cover must maintain tensile strength after UV exposure during installation and service. 3030 at 2% addition provides UV protection that slows the tensile degradation rate compared to uncoloured or insufficiently loaded PE filament.

Dosage: 2.0–3.0% | Key benefit: Tensile retention under UV exposure

Industrial

Black PE Sheet & Thermoformed Parts

Black PE sheet extruded with 3030 and subsequently thermoformed into outdoor enclosures, pallets, or protective covers benefits from the anti-aging package in both the sheet storage and end-use phase. The CaCO₃ filler also improves the sheet's thermoforming rigidity, reducing post-forming warpage in large-format parts.

Dosage: 1.5–2.5% | Key benefit: Anti-aging + reduced thermoform warpage

Specification Comparison

3030 vs. Virgin-Carrier Anti-Aging Grade vs. Standard Black Masterbatch

Three-way reference for buyers evaluating grade selection

Parameter	3030 (this grade)	Virgin PE Anti-Aging MB	Standard Black MB (no anti-aging)	Consideration
Carrier Material	Recycled PE	Virgin PE	Virgin PE	3030 suitable for buyers targeting recycled content
CB Content	32% (±2%)	35–45%	25–45% (varies)	3030 CB level optimised for anti-aging function
CaCO₃ Filler	✓ Included	Not typically	✗ None	Provides stiffness + impact improvement
UV Anti-Aging Function	✓ CB-based	✓ CB-based	~ Basic CB only	CB concentration determines UV protection depth
Moisture Content	<0.50%	<0.30%	0.5–1.0%	3030 meets standard processing requirements
Process Compatibility	9 processes	Typically 3–5	Typically 2–4	3030 reduces SKU count in mixed-process facilities
Recycled Content Appeal	✓ PCR carrier	✗ Virgin only	✗ Virgin only	Supports sustainability procurement criteria
Ash Content	<31% (filler incl.)	<1–5%	<3%	Higher ash reflects CaCO₃ filler content in 3030

Processing Reference

Dosage & Processing Notes for Grade 3030

Starting parameters across nine compatible production processes

Dosage by Application

Agricultural Mulch Film2.0–3.0%

Blown Film (general)2.0–2.5%

Black PE Monofilament2.0–3.0%

PE Drainage / Conduit Pipe2.0–3.0%

Sheet Extrusion1.5–2.5%

Outdoor Cable Jacket2.5–3.0%

Profile Extrusion2.0–3.0%

Injection Moulded Containers1.5–2.5%

Thermoformed Parts1.5–2.5%

Processing Notes

Temp Range160–220 °C for PE-based processes. The recycled PE carrier is stable across the standard PE processing window; avoid prolonged residence above 230 °C.

Ash Content Note3030's ash content reflects the CaCO₃ filler loading — up to 31%. This is by design, not contamination. Confirm with your QC team that ash spec expectations account for filler when receiving product.

Back PressureCaCO₃ filler increases melt viscosity marginally. Monitor head pressure during first run and adjust screw speed or barrel temperature by ±5% from baseline to maintain target throughput.

Pre-dryingPre-drying not required under standard storage. If bags have been exposed to high humidity (>80% RH) or open-air storage, dry at 70 °C for 2 h before processing to avoid moisture-related surface defects.

Wire & Cable NoteFor cable jacket applications requiring continuous vulcanisation (CV) or steam curing, confirm compatibility of the CaCO₃ filler content with your compound recipe's crosslinking system before full production.

Technical FAQ

Questions About Grade 3030 Before Ordering

Engineering team responses to the most common pre-purchase enquiries

Why is the ash content of 3030 reported as less than 31% — much higher than other grades?

3030 contains calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as a functional filler alongside carbon black in the formulation. CaCO₃ is an inorganic material and is measured as part of the ash content in standard testing (combustion leaves the mineral residue). The less-than-31% ash specification includes both the CaCO₃ filler contribution and any trace inorganic impurities. This is not an indication of poor quality — it reflects the intentional filler loading that provides the mechanical reinforcement function in this grade.

Is the recycled PE carrier in 3030 traceable or certified for recycled content claims?

E-LUCK uses post-industrial recycled PE feedstock in 3030. Documentation on the recycled content source can be provided on request to support your internal sustainability reporting or product-level recycled content claims. For formal third-party recycled content certification (e.g. RecyClass or GRS), contact E-LUCK's technical team to discuss documentation availability and any additional requirements for your specific certification target.

Does the recycled PE carrier introduce colour or odour variability into the finished product?

Recycled PE feedstock for 3030 is qualified before use against MFI, colour, and odour criteria. Only feedstock lots within defined specification limits are used in 3030 production. Given that 3030 contains 32% black carbon black — a strong colorant — any residual colour variation from the carrier resin is completely masked in the finished masterbatch. Odour levels are assessed during QC and managed through controlled processing temperature profiles during compounding.

For outdoor cable jacket applications, what carbon black content will 3030 achieve in the finished cable compound at 2.5% dosage?

At 2.5% addition of 3030 (32% CB content), the contribution of carbon black to the finished cable compound is approximately 0.8% by weight (2.5% × 32%). Standard outdoor-rated cable jacketing specifications typically require 2.0–2.5% CB in the finished compound to achieve the UV resistance target. Therefore, for cable applications with a formal CB content requirement, a dosage of 3% or above with 3030 should be verified against the specific compound CB target, and a dedicated higher-concentration grade may be more appropriate.

Can 3030 be used in blow moulding for HDPE containers in addition to PE film and pipe?

Yes. 3030's PE carrier is compatible with HDPE in extrusion blow moulding (EBM) applications. The CaCO₃ filler system also provides a useful stiffness benefit in HDPE containers — particularly in thinner-wall designs where wall rigidity at reduced gauge is commercially advantageous. At the standard 1.5–2.5% dosage range, 3030 delivers consistent black colour and the anti-aging function in blow-moulded HDPE containers for outdoor use.

Manufacturer Capability

Six Reasons 3030 Buyers Choose Factory-Direct Supply from E-LUCK

What the production source provides that a distribution chain cannot

Recycled Carrier QC at the Source

E-LUCK controls the recycled PE feedstock qualification process internally. Incoming recyclate is tested for MFI, colour, and contamination before use — preventing the batch-to-batch inconsistency that makes some buyers hesitant about recycled-carrier masterbatches.

Filler-Inclusive CoA

3030's Certificate of Analysis reports CB content, CaCO₃-inclusive ash, MFI, and moisture — providing the data your QC team needs to verify the complete formulation, not just the carbon black fraction.

Multi-Process Process Support

E-LUCK's technical team supports 3030 across all nine compatible processes. Whether your enquiry is about cable jacket back pressure management or thermoform warpage reduction, process-specific guidance is available without routing through a reseller.

Custom Filler Level Options

The CaCO₃ filler concentration in 3030 can be adjusted for buyers who need a higher stiffness contribution or a lower ash specification for specific downstream applications. Custom development is available through E-LUCK's in-house compounding facility for volume orders.

Sustainability Documentation

Recycled content information, MSDS, and substance declarations are available to support your own product sustainability claims, supplier questionnaire responses, and procurement compliance reporting requirements.

Broad Process Portfolio Under One Roof

E-LUCK produces masterbatches for film, pipe, injection, extrusion, wire and cable, and specialty applications from the same Huizhou facility — enabling technical cross-referencing and grade selection advice across your full product portfolio with one supplier contact.

About Us

E-LUCK .

As China Anti-Aging Enhanced Black Masterbatch Factory and China Anti-Aging Enhanced Black Masterbatch Suppliers, E-LUCK is a professional manufacturer and solution provider specializing in black masterbatch for industrial applications. Since our founding, we have remained committed to the core values of precision, consistency, and material intelligence, integrating advanced dispersion technology with rigorous quality systems to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern polymer processing. From pipes and fittings to automotive parts, from consumer electronics to packaging films, our black masterbatches play a quiet yet critical role in enhancing product appearance, performance, and lifecycle for a wide range of downstream industries.