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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 350

SPECIAL BLACK 350 is an oxidized furnace carbon black for use in UV-cured ink when higher print density is required and slower cure time can be tolerated. It is also used in high gloss solvent flexo inks. Amorphous carbon. Used for solvent-based packaging printing inks, UV-curing printing inks, sheet-fed offset printing inks.

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Solventborne Ink

Particle Size: 0.031 - 0.031 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

Cure Method
Type
Low Color Furnace
Recommended for Printing Ink and Non-impact Printing Applications
  • Sheetfed / Letterpress: Well Suitable
  • Liquid Inks ( Flexo/Gravure) Solvent Based: Especially Recommended
  • UV Curing Inks: Especially Recommended
  • UV Curing Inkjet Inks: Well Suitable
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Sheetfed / Letterpress: Well Suitable
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Solvent Based: Especially Recommended
  • UV Curing Inks: Especially Recommended
  • UV Curing Inkjet Inks: Well Suitable

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY232DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 65m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value3.5ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.3%ASTM D 1506
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)43cc/100gASTM D 2414
Average Primary Particle Size31internal Method TGZ3
Average Primary Particle Size31nmASTM D 3849
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)104%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)2.2%DIN 53552