Dispersing at its best

TEGOMER®
Dispersants for Masterbatches
and Compounds
 World Masterbatch Demand in 2009
and Distribution ~ 2.5 Mio t/a
Demand NAFTA Demand Asia without Japan

700
800
600
700
500
600
400 500

300 400

300
200
200
100
100

0 0
Total White Black Color Additive Total White Black Color Additive
demand demand
Demand Western Europe

1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100

Volume in 1.000 metric tones 0

Average of various sources Total White Black Color Additive
demand
Masterbatches –
Requests and Demands

Energy
High pigment consumption Cost and
price price
pressure

Universal Low cost

Compatibility qualities

Homogeneous TEGOMER® Dispersants Improved

distribution of will bridge the gap color
pigments
- by cost reduction strength
-and by product
differentiation Higher
Reproducible
hue Pigment or
Filler loading

No visible Fewer
specks blockages
Improved Higher No clogging
processability through-put
Dispersing Additives –
In Use

Waxes Natural waxes, Montanic acid ester

Synthetical waxes, Polyolefin waxes

Organic acid derivatives Fatty acids, Stearinic acid

Fatty acid ester/amide, EBS
Saponified fatty acids
Zinc stearate
Sorbitanic acid ester
Glycerol ester

Oligomeric derivatives Polyacrylates, Polyether structures,

Polyester condensation products
 TEGOMER® – Amphiphilic Additives
Mode of Action

Due to their special chemical nature they -

are highly temperature stable.

will compatibilize the pigment/filler

Dispersing agent with
to the polymer matrix. polar + organophilic groups

are compatible to polyolefins and Agglomerate Aggregate

technical polymers.
Hydrophilic Groups
can interact with the pigment
surface and will form a stable layer Polymeric Backbone
on it. Organophilic Groups

TEGOMER® Dispersants allow high flexibility in application and

excellent efficiency due to high temperature stability and amphiphilic character
TEGOMER® Dispersing Additive –
Mode of Action

Advantages of TEGOMER® in the Processing

1. Fast Wetting
Allows higher processing speed

Allows higher loadings

2. Enhanced Grinding
Less agglomerates / lower specks
Hopper
Higher color strength
Pigment particle
3. Excellent Stabilizing Motor
TEGOMER
Prevention of reagglomeration dispersing additive
Screw Heating elements
Easy dilutability and compatibility of the
masterbatches in the final application
Exact color matching
TEGOMER® Dispersing Additives –
Product Overview I

TEGOMER® E 525

For PE based color concentrates and compounds

For colorizing POM and PVC
For carbon black, transparent iron oxides
Outstanding clarity and reduction of specks in film applications
Enhanced productivity and throughput in highly filled compounds

TEGOMER® P 161

Pelletized organomodified siloxan (OMS) for highly loaded

compounds containing up to 80% filler
Suitable for all kinds of mineral fillers, e.g. chalc, talc, Sb2O3, BaSO4
Optimized processing due to increased MFI
TEGOMER® Dispersing Additives –
Product Overview II

TEGOMER® P 121

For PP and technical polymers, e.g. PA, PBT/PET

For all kind of pigments in demanding masterbatch application, e.g.
blow films (PP, PA and PET) or molded appliances (PA, PBT, ABS)
For carbon black and color pigments which are difficult to disperse
used in masterbatches for dyeing of spin fibers
For direct coloration of compounds
Excellent thermal and color stability

TEGOMER® P 122

Comparable application profile to TEGOMER® P 121

It will delivered as a free flowing micro granulate for easy handing
and quick feeding
It has an improved food contact status and can be use in compliance
with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.3 (olefin polymers) up to
2% in the finished polymer.
TEGOMER® E 525 –
Perfect Distribution of Pigment

PE Masterbatches
Standard wax

• Poor distribution of pigment with agglomerates

• Desired color needs high pigment loading

TEGOMER® E 525

• Perfect dispersing of pigment particles

• Lower pigment loading to achieve desired color
• Excellent clarity and reduction of speck
formation

First choice for PE masterbatches and direct coloration of PE film,

injection molding and highly filled PE compounds
 TEGOMER® E 525 –
Effect on Inorganic Pigment
Formulation
Additive: 0- 5%
Iron Oxide Red P.R. 101: 20 %
PE-LD (MFI 15): 75 - 80 %

125
Color strength [%]

120
115
With PE WAX
110
105
100
95
90
0 5 2.5
PE wax [%] TEGOMER® E 525 [%]
Concentrate was heightened with TiO2 to determine the color strength Pigment:TiO2–ratio 1:10
With TEGOMER® E 525

TEGOMER® E 525 – highly efficient even at low dosages

 TEGOMER® E 525 for CB Printex® 85
Formulation
TEGOMER® E 525: 0 - 25 %
Carbon Black Printex® 85: 30 %
PE-LD (MFI 15 g/10 min.): 40 - 70 %

125 17.5

Filter pressure [bar/g 25 mm]

120 15.0
Color strength [%]

115 12.5 Without Additive

110 10.0

105 7.5

100 5.0

95 2.5

90 0
0 5 15 25
TEGOMER® E525 [%]
Concentrate was heightened with TiO2 to determine the color strength
Pigment:TiO2–ratio 1:10 With 15 %
TEGOMER® E 525
TEGOMER® P 122 –
A Free Flowing Micro Granulate

TEGOMER® P 122

• High speed feeding

Blocking Powder
Grades
• Easy handling

• No blocking

Free Flowing Micro Granulat

TEGOMER® P 122
TEGOMER® P 122 –
Improved Food Contact Status

European Regulation 10/2011

TEGOMER P 122 is listed without a specific migration limit (SML-value) in

the European Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food

FDA Regulation

TEGOMER® P 122 complies with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.3
(Olefin polymers) and may be used up to a level of 2 % in the finished
polymer.

The finished polymers may be used in contact with all food types under
conditions of use B through H as described in Table 2 of FDA Regulation
21 CFR176.170.
TEGOMER® P 122 vs. TEGOMER® P 121-
An Example

114 %
Colour strength PB 15:1(BASF K 6902)
112 %
110 %
108 %
106 %
104 %
102 %
100 %
98 %
without TEGOMER® TEGOMER®
Additiv P 121 P 122
TEGOMER® P122 is at least equivalent to TEGOMER® P121 evaluated
in that pigment and has an excellent food contact status.
TEGOMER® P 121 - Designed for Use in
Masterbatches and Films

Masterbatches
TEGOMER® P 121
• Higher pigment loadings
• Improved color strength
• Positive influence on rheology
• Excellent thermal and color stability even in
technical polymers

PP Films
TEGOMER® P 121
• Speck free and high transparent films are obtained
• No reflockulation in down streaming
• Avoid film fracture

Outstanding performance in masterbatching and direct coloration of

technical polymers and PP
TEGOMER® P 121 - Designed for
Colorizing Technical Polymers

Mass dyeing of Polyester fibers

TEGOMER® P 121
• Improved color strength
• Reduced fiber fracture
• Low pressure index values

Colorizing of PET
TEGOMER® P 121
• Excellent clarity with no haze
• High color yield

First choice for PP and all kinds of technical polymers in high demanding
applications where a superior pigment dispersion is essential
TEGOMER® P 121 –
Colorizing PA 6
Formulation of the Masterbatch
Additive: 0 - 10 % 6.9
Pigment: 30 % 6
150 Polyamide 6: 60 - 70 % 154

Pressure index value [bar/g]

25 min; 2.5 % pigment; 25 µm filter sieve
Color strength [%]

140 5
Blue 15:3 Red 178 Green 7
4.7
130 4
126 125
120
3
110
2.5 2
100
1

0.3 0.3 0.6

0
0 10 0 10 0 10
®
TEGOMER P 121 [%]

By using TEGOMER® P 121 a tremendous reduction of the pressure index value

(< 2 bar/g for fiber grades) and a significant increased color strength is obtained
Concentrate was heightened with TiO2 to determine the color strength Pigment:TiO2–ratio 1:10
TEGOMER® P 121 for PBT
Coloration
Formulation of the Masterbatch
Additive: 0-5%
Pigment: 10 %
200 PBT: 85-90 % 207 4

Pressure index value [bar/g]

25 min; 2.5 % pigment; 25 µm filter sieve
Color strength [%]

180
Blue 15:3 Red 178 Green 7 3
19.2 9.9
160

147 2
140

120 1.4
1
116

100
0.8 0.2 0.2
0
0 5 0 5 0 5
®
TEGOMER P 121 [%]

By using TEGOMER® P 121 a tremendous reduction of the pressure index value

(< 2 bar/g for fiber grades) and a significant increased color strength is obtained
Concentrate was heightened with TiO2 to determine the color strength Pigment:TiO2–ratio 1:10
TEGOMER® P 121 - in Comparison to
Waxes with Pigment Yellow 155
Formulation PP-Wax
Additive: 15 % PP-Wax, micronized wax
Pigment Yellow 155 : 30 % Micronized wax, metallocene wax
PP (MFI = 50 g/10 min.) 55 % TEGOMER® P 121
120
20
18 20 114 110
112
Pressure index [bar/g]

Color strength [%]

16
16.1
14 105
100
12 100
10
90
8 9.0
6
80
4
2 3.4 1.0
70
0

TEGOMER® P 121 enables to reduce the pressure index value below 2 bar/g
which is essential for spun fine fiber qualities
Concentrate was heightened with TiO2 to determine the color strength Pigment:TiO2–ratio 1:10
TEGOMER® P 161 – Designed for
highly filled compounds and films

Highly Filled Compounds

TEGOMER® P 161
• Enables to process highly filled compounds
• Leads to a slightly improved MFI
• Enhances processing parameters like
throughput, amperage draw and die droll
• Improves mechanical properties due to
optimized dispersion properties

Film Applications
TEGOMER® P 161
• Improves the production of blown films or
injection molded parts
• Avoiding of film fracture
• Reduces specks – no agglomerates
• Improved film quality
 TEGOMER® P 161 – Influence on
Processing and Polymer Properties
OMS Additive in 40 % Talc/PP Compound
Standard contains 0.5% Ca-Stearate

50 1.0 % 4.0 %

40
- Deviation [%] +

30
20
10

10
20 Amperage Draw Pressure MFI

TEGOMER® P 161 – optimized processing will lead to

an extended tool life and a reduced energy consumption.
In this example the MFI was increased more than 50% and 15% electricity was
saved
The Evaluation of Dispersing Additives’
Performance is Based on Color Strength

1. Color strength of a masterbatch with known pigment concentration and

standard dispersant PP wax is measured and set to 100
2. PP wax is replaced by our dispersant and color strength is measured
3. Reduction of pigment & dispersant concentration at constant ratio (e.g.
2:1), parts to 100 filled with base polymer
4. Color strength of each masterbatch is measured and formulation
with color strength 100 is identified
5. Cost of original and new formulation with color strength 100 are
calculated and compared (see next slides)

Calculation directly shows which benefit our customers can expect

Cost Saving by Pigment Reduction -
PG 7 in PP with TEGOMER® E 525

Standard TEGOMER® E 525 25

Dispersant concentration [%]

140 PP-Wax 134

119
120 20
Color strength [%]

100 100
100 15 15
79
15
80 12.5

10
60 10
7
40
5
20

0 0
30 30 25 20 15
Pigment concentration in Masterbatch [%]

Pigment reduction by 33%, dispersant reduction by 33%, increase of base

polymer by 15%
 TEGOMER® E 525 - Cost Saving by 15%
Example Pigment Green 7

Raw Material Wax Formulation TEGOMER® E 525

Cost distribution Cost Formulation
by component [€/kg] share [%] share [%]
4.00
Pigment Green 7 9.00 30 20
Dispersing Additive 3.00 15
TEGOMER® E 525 5.25 10
3.00 PE-LLD 1.00 55 70
€/kg Masterbatch

Total Cost [€/kg] 3.70 3.03

*Given price indications are no real sales prices. They are estimated to visualize the
2.70 proof of concept.
2.00 1.80
Only ~67 % PG 7 was need by using
TEGOMER® E 525 to achieve the same
1.00 color strength than with the reference wax
0.53
0.45

0.55 0.70
0.00
Cost benefit of 0.68 €/kg
Reference TEGOMER®
Wax E 525
 TEGOMER® P 121 - Cost Saving by 21%
Example Pigment Red 122

Raw Material Wax Formulation TEGOMER® P 121

Cost distribution Cost Formulation
by component [€/kg] share [%] share [%]
Pigment Red 122 38.00 25 17.5
12.00
Dispersing Additive 3.00 30
TEGOMER® P 121 6.80 21
10.00 PP 1.20 45 61.5
€/kg Masterbatch

Total Cost [€/kg] 10.94 8.82

8.00 *Given price indications are no real sales prices. They are estimated to visualize the
proof of concept.

6.00 9.50 Only ~70 % PR 122 is needed by using

6.65
TEGOMER® P 121 to achieve the same
4.00
color strength than with the reference wax
2.00
1.43
0.00
0.90
0.54 0.74 Cost benefit of 2.12 €/kg
Reference TEGOMER®
Wax P 121
 TEGOMER® E 525 - Cost saving by 7%
Example Pigment Blue 15:1

Raw Material Wax Formulation TEGOMER® E 525

Cost distribution Cost* Formulation
by component [€/kg] share [%] share [%]
Pigment Blue 15:1 10.50 30 24
Dispersing Additive 3.00 15
4.00 TEGOMER® E 525 5.25 12
PE-LLD 1.00 55 64
€/kg Masterbatch

Total Cost [€/kg] 4.15 3.79

3.00 *Given price indications are no real sales prices. They are estimated to visualize the
proof of concept.
3.15 2.52
2.00 Only ~80 % PB 15:1 was needed by using
TEGOMER® E 525 to achieve the same
color strength than with the reference wax
1.00
0.63
0.45

0.00
0.55 0.64
Cost benefit of 0.36 €/kg
Reference TEGOMER®
Wax E 525
TEGOMER® Dispersants –
Test Methods

Color Strength measurement

Gloss

Transparence

Microscopy examination

Filter pressure value

Speck evaluation
• On blow films and molded plates
• Press out method

Mechanical properties
• Impact strength
• Elongation/ tensile strength…etc.
TEGOMER® Dispersants –
Polymer Recommendation

Product Polymer types

PET / PBT

ABS / PS
PE / EVA

POM

PVC
PA
PP
TEGOMER® E 525

TEGOMER® P 121

TEGOMER® P 122

TEGOMER® P 161

highly recommended
suitable
 TEGOMER® Dispersants -
Application Recommendation

Product Pigment and Fillers Masterbatches Application

and Compounds

Colored Compounds
Monomasterbatches
Inorganic Pigments

Organic Pigments

Filler Compounds

Film Applications
Multiple Pigment
Masterbatches

Fibre/Filament
Carbon Black

Production
Moulding
Fillers
TEGOMER® E 525

TEGOMER® P 121

TEGOMER® P 122

TEGOMER® P 161

highly recommended
suitable
TEGOMER® Dispersants –
General dosage recommendations

Suitable
Product Dosage in [%] AOP*
Polymers

PE, EVA, POM and

TEGOMER® E 525 PVC 30-50 3-5 50-100 2-4

PP, PA, PET/PBT,

TEGOMER® P 121/P 122 ABS/PS and other 30-50 2-4 40-100
technical polymers

TEGOMER® P 161 PE, PP 4-10 2-4 15-30 1-5

* % AoP: Additive calculated on Pigment in parts by weight

TEGOMER® Dispersing Additives -
Summary

Optimized formulation

Improved cost structure

Optimized performance Optimized processing

Improved quality Improved output

Highly effective TEGOMER® dispersing additives

based on uniquely designed chemistry