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. A Pantone Black C Black Masterbatch is a black pigment concentrate matched to that Pantone reference, dispersed in a polymer carrier. 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

A Pantone reference defines a color target, not a formulation. 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.

The carrier resin and processing method also change the final appearance and performance. A Masterbatch matched to Black C in PP will behave differently than the same target in ABS or PET. That is why the Pantone code alone is not enough to quote a grade.

Color Reference

• Pantone reference: Pantone Black C
• Approximate RAL equivalent: RAL 9005
• On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
  • HEX: #2D2926
  • RGB: 45, 41, 38
  • CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Allzone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone. Color codes are referenced for matching purposes only; on-screen colors are approximations and are not authoritative Pantone standards.

Available Carriers

Pantone Black C Black Masterbatch is available on the following carriers. Carrier–host compatibility is a hard requirement — see Carrier Selection (CT-ART-002).

• PP Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → PP Masterbatch
• PE Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → PE Masterbatch
• HDPE Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → HDPE Masterbatch
• LDPE Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → LDPE Masterbatch
• LLDPE Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → LLDPE Masterbatch
• PET Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → PET Masterbatch
• ABS Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → ABS Masterbatch
• PS Black Masterbatch matched to Pantone Black C → PS Masterbatch

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

• Black Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 color family landing.
• How to Choose Black Masterbatch (Wave 6) — grade decision guide.
• PP Masterbatch (Wave 8) — polymer-first carrier landing.
• White Masterbatch (Wave 4) — for tinting and gray-shade control.
• [UV Masterbatch / Additive Masterbatch] — UV protection is often paired with Black Masterbatch in outdoor applications.

Related Knowledge Articles

• Color Masterbatch Explained — canonical engineering pillar (CT-PILLAR-001).
• Carrier Selection for Color Masterbatch — carrier compatibility (CT-ART-002).
• Color Matching, ΔE and Pantone References — matching methodology (CT-ART-003).
• Custom Color Masterbatch Development — the process of moving from a target to a supplied grade (CT-ART-004).

Zero Dead-End Navigation

If you landed on this page, you are probably looking for:

1. Color family — Black Masterbatch and How to Choose Black Masterbatch.
2. Compatible polymer — choose from PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, ABS, or PS above.
3. Masterbatch format — Color Masterbatch; engineering background is in CT-PILLAR-001. Application-specific pages will follow in Wave 10.
4. RFQ — use the block below.

What to Send on Your RFQ

For a usable Pantone Black C Black Masterbatch quotation, provide:

1. Host polymer (PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, ABS, PS) and grade/MFI if known.
2. Processing method — injection, extrusion, blow molding, film, raffia, pipe, etc.
3. Shade target — Pantone Black C reference, plus any physical chip or jetness target.
4. Let-down ratio target and expected carbon black loading in the Masterbatch.
5. End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, conductivity, chemical resistance.
6. Regulatory frame — food contact (FDA, EU 10/2011), toy safety (EN 71-3), medical, or none.
7. Volume and MOQ — kg per order, annual estimate, sample requirement.

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. If any of these three is missing, the risk sits on your production floor — not on the supplier's.

Request a quote: /quote — send the items above and Allzone will return a grade-specific offer promptly, matched to your polymer, Pantone Black C reference, and volume.

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Allzone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone. Pantone Black C is referenced for color matching purposes only.