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Orion Engineered Carbons COLOUR BLACK FW 255

COLOR BLACK FW 255 carbon black pigment is an amorphous carbon, high color furnace black (HCF) type. Typical coating applications include water-borne and solvent-borne coatings for the automotive and industrial industries. (only available as powder)

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Particle Size: 0.011 - 0.011 microns

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

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Pigment Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9

Applications & Uses

Type
High Color Furnace
Typical Coating Applications
  • Automotive: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Industrial: Water- and solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.5%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size11internal Method TGZ3
BET Surface Area600ASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY3063)DIN 55979
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)108cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)135%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)12%DIN 53552
pH Value2.5ISO 787-9