The present invention provides a master batch for
polyester resins that does not need to be dried prior to use. The master batch according to the invention includes an additive
package dispersed in a carrier. The additive
package includes one or more colorants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers,
flame retardants, antioxidants, lubricants, anti-stats, biocides, fillers, and process aids. The carrier includes from about 10 to about 25 percent by weight of one or more polyhydric
alcohol esters of wood and / or gum
rosin, from about 5 to about 35 percent by weight of one or more core-shell polymers, and from about 25 to about 70 percent by weight of one or more
thermoplastic polyesters compatible with the bulk
polyester molding resins.The present invention also provides a method of forming a
polyester article. The method includes letting down a master batch according to the invention into a
polyester resin, heating the master batch and the
polyester resin to form a melt, and
processing the melt to form the polyester article. The method can be used to form a variety of polyester articles such as, for example, blow molded bottles,
extrusion blow molded bottles, injection molded bottles, extruded film sheets, and drawn fibers.