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Orion Engineered Carbons COLOUR BLACK FW 18

COLOR BLACK FW 18 carbon black pigment. Apart from tinting and coloring, it imparts other desired performance properties such as UV protection, conductivity and special effects (thermal insulation or rheology control, respectively, when using as a reducing agent or an antioxidant). Used in fiber / filaments, PE & PVC pipes and high-voltage cables.

Color: Black

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Polyamides, Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Synonyms: Acetylene Black, Furnace Black, Lamp Black, Thermal Black

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Name
Pigment Type
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9

Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Type
High Color Gas
Recommended for Polymer Applications
  • Styrene-acrylonitrile: High Jetness Coloring
  • Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: High Jetness Coloring
  • Polyamide: High Jetness Coloring
Selected Polymers
  • Polyolefines PE, PP, Copo: Jet black coloring
  • Styrene Polymers PS, SAN, ABS, ASA: Jet black coloring
  • Polyvinylchlorides PVC-P, PVC-U: Jet black coloring

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY273DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 260m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value4.5ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)115cc/100gASTM D 2414
Average Primary Particle Size15internal Method TGZ3
Average Primary Particle Size15nmASTM D 3849
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)122%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)5%DIN 53552

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