Pigment Chips — High-strength Dispersed Pigments for Plastics, Textiles & Inks
Our pigment chips deliver outstanding color strength, excellent dispersibility and high heat/UV resistance for demanding manufacturing processes.
- Optimized for extrusion & injection molding
- Low dust, easy dosing and long-term color stability
- Available in custom shades & masterbatch-ready formats
Product Overview
Pigment chips are concentrated, pre-dispersed solids designed for easy handling and accurate color dosing. They are produced by dispersing high-quality pigments into a carrier matrix and then solidifying into free-flowing chips. This ensures rapid dispersion and homogenous color in the final product.
Key benefits
- Consistent shade-to-shade color repeatability
- Improved production efficiency — reduced dispersion time
- Low volatile content, suitable for high-temperature processing
- Customizable particle size distribution and carrier polymer
Applications
Pigment chips are widely used across industries:
- Plastics: Masterbatches, direct-dosing in extrusion and injection molding for pipes, automotive parts, consumer goods.
- Textiles: Solution dyeing and dope dyeing processes when compatible with fiber chemistry.
- Inks & Coatings: High opacity and consistent shade for solvent and waterborne systems.
- Compounding: Color concentrates for engineering plastics and technical compounds.
Processing & Usage Guidelines
- Start with small lab trials to determine optimum dosing (0.5–5% by weight is typical).
- Use proper feeding equipment for consistent dosing (gravimetric feeders recommended).
- Adjust melt temperature and screw speed to optimize dispersion and color development.
- Store in a cool, dry place and avoid prolonged exposure to humidity.
Storage, Handling & Safety
Although pigment chips reduce dust exposure compared with pigment powders, always follow site-specific safety procedures.
- Keep containers tightly closed and dry.
- Use personal protective equipment as required by local regulations.
- Dispose of according to local environmental regulations.
Product Categories
VC Pigment Chips — Low-Dust, Low-VOC Colorants for Safer
PVB Pigment Chips — High-Heat, Fast-Dispersing Colorants for PVB
NC Pigment Chips — Custom Shades, Fast Samples & Precision Color
CAB Pigment Chips — Low-Dust, Low-VOC Colorants for Cleaner
AC Pigment Chips — Custom Shades, Fast Samples & Precision Color
Can pigment chips be used with all resins?
Compatibility depends on the carrier matrix used in the chip. We offer chips with different carrier polymers to suit polyolefins, PVC, PET and engineering plastics. Contact us for custom formulations.
How quickly can I get a sample?
Sample lead time depends on shade complexity—typical turnaround is 5–10 working days for standard shades.
