Plastic Compounding & Masterbatch Specification Template

Product Name: Custom Compound Grade Part Number/Grade: CC-001 Customer: Customer Name Specification Version: {{specVersion}} Date: {{specDate}} Base Polymer System: Primary Resin: Polypropylene Secondary Polymers: {{secondaryPolymers}} Polymer Supplier: {{polymerSupplier}} Resin Grade: {{resinGrade}}

Complete Formulation (parts by weight): Base Resin: 75% by weight Fillers/Reinforcement: - Glass Fiber: 20% (Grade: {{glassFiberGrade}}) - Mineral Filler: {{mineralFillerPercent}}% (Type: {{mineralFillerType}}) Additives Package: - Antioxidant: {{antioxidantPercent}}% ({{antioxidantType}}) - UV Stabilizer: {{uvStabilizerPercent}}% ({{uvStabilizerType}}) - Processing Aid: {{processingAidPercent}}% ({{processingAidType}}) - Colorant/Masterbatch: {{colorantPercent}}% ({{colorantType}}) Masterbatch Let-down Ratio: 20:1 Total Additive Loading: {{totalAdditivePercent}}%

Mechanical Properties: Tensile Strength: 45 MPa (ASTM D638) Flexural Modulus: 3500 MPa (ASTM D790) Izod Impact (Notched): {{izodImpact}} J/m (ASTM D256) Heat Deflection Temperature: {{hdt}}°C @ 1.8 MPa (ASTM D648) Thermal Properties: Melting Point: {{meltingPoint}}°C Glass Transition Temperature: {{tg}}°C Continuous Use Temperature: {{maxUseTemp}}°C Flow Properties: Melt Flow Rate: 12 g/10min @ {{mfrTemp}}°C/{{mfrLoad}}kg (ASTM D1238) Melt Viscosity: {{meltViscosity}} Pa·s @ {{viscosityTemp}}°C Color/Appearance: Color: Natural/Black Surface Finish: {{surfaceFinish}} Transparency: {{transparency}}

Twin Screw Compounding Conditions: Screw Configuration: Standard conveying/mixing Barrel Temperature Profile: 180-200-210-220°C Melt Temperature: {{meltTemp}}°C Screw Speed: 300 RPM Throughput Rate: 150 kg/hr Torque: {{torque}}% max Die Pressure: {{diePressure}} bar Residence Time: {{residenceTime}} minutes Feeding Configuration: Main Feed Zone: Base resin Side Feed 1: {{sideFeed1}} at Zone {{sideFeedZone1}} Side Feed 2: {{sideFeed2}} at Zone {{sideFeedZone2}} Liquid Injection: {{liquidInjection}} at Zone {{liquidZone}} Pelletizing: Die Face Temperature: {{dieFaceTemp}}°C Water Temperature: {{waterTemp}}°C Pellet Size: {{pelletSize}} mm

Incoming Material Testing: - Base resin MFR verification - Filler moisture content < 0.1% - Additive active content verification In-Process Controls: - Melt temperature monitoring: {{meltTempRange}}°C - Torque stability: ±{{torqueVariation}}% - Color consistency (visual inspection every {{colorCheckInterval}} minutes) - Pellet size distribution Finished Product Testing: Mandatory Tests (Every Lot): - Melt Flow Rate (ASTM D1238) - Color match to standard - Bulk density - Pellet size distribution Periodic Testing (Weekly): - Tensile properties (ASTM D638) - Flexural properties (ASTM D790) - Impact strength (ASTM D256) - Heat deflection temperature (ASTM D648) - Filler content (TGA analysis) Acceptance Criteria: - Property values within ±5% of target - Color ΔE < {{colorTolerance}} - No contamination or foreign material

Packaging Specifications: Package Type: Polyethylene bags Package Size: 25 kg Bag Material: {{bagMaterial}} Pallet Configuration: {{palletConfig}} bags per pallet Pallet Weight: {{palletWeight}} kg Labeling Requirements: - Product name and grade - Lot number and production date - Colorado Sun Inc. supplier information - Storage conditions - Safety precautions Storage Conditions: Storage Temperature: {{storageTemp}}°C max Relative Humidity: {{storageHumidity}}% max Shelf Life: 24 months Special Storage Notes: {{storageNotes}} Handling Precautions: - Protect from moisture - Avoid contamination - First-in, first-out rotation - Ground handling equipment for static control