Pantone Black C Black Masterbatch (Matched to Pantone Reference)
Direct Answer
Pantone Black C is a standard, neutral black used in packaging, consumer goods, automotive trim, and industrial parts where a consistent, deep black is required. The same Pantone reference does not produce a single Masterbatch — the right grade depends on your host polymer, processing temperature, UV exposure requirements, and any food-contact or conductivity constraints. For most applications, the buyer should specify the Pantone reference, carrier resin, and end-use exposure, then ask the supplier to confirm the carbon black type and loading on the TDS.
Why Pantone Black C Is Not One Product
The same Black C target can be reached through different black pigment types and loadings:
- Furnace carbon blacks — general-purpose, cost-effective, good UV protection and color strength.
- Channel / thermal carbon blacks — higher jetness and tint strength, often used in premium automotive and electronics.
- Specialty conductive blacks — when electrical or static-dissipative properties are needed alongside color.
- Pigment blends — sometimes used to adjust jetness, undertone, or cost/performance balance.
Color Reference
- On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
- HEX: #2D2926
- RGB: 45, 41, 38
Typical Applications
Pipe and conduit, automotive under-hood and exterior trim, refuse containers, industrial packaging, electronics housings, film and sheet, and outdoor furniture. The final carbon black type and loading depend on whether the part needs UV protection, conductivity, food-contact approval, or a specific jetness level.
Related Masterbatch Products
- [UV Masterbatch / Additive Masterbatch] — UV protection is often paired with Black Masterbatch in outdoor applications.
What to Send on Your RFQ
- Shade target — Pantone Black C reference, plus any physical chip or jetness target.
- Let-down ratio target and expected carbon black loading in the Masterbatch.
- End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, conductivity, chemical resistance.
So What Should the Buyer Investigate Next?
Before issuing the PO, verify: (a) the carrier is matched to your specific host polymer and MFI window, not just the polymer family, (b) the carbon black type and loading on the TDS support your UV, conductivity, and regulatory requirements, and (c) the supplier can confirm the jetness match against your physical chip or Pantone Black C reference at your target let-down ratio.