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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 4

SPECIAL BLACK 4 is a versatile post oxidized, regular color gas carbon black for masstone coloring and tinting of solvent and water-based coatings. It is also suitable for high quality printing and duplicating inks and can be used for coloring plastics or synthetic fibers with high insulating properties. Amorphous carbon. Used for solvent-based flexo inks, tin printing inks UV curing printing inks, screen printing inks, copperplate printing inks and for all kinds of automobile and industrial coating. Offers high insulating properties.

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

Functions: Pigment, Pigment, UV Resistant Agent

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: Black

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Epoxies (EP), Polyamides, Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

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

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Recommended for Polymer Applications
  • Polyamide: Regular Coloring, UV Protection
  • Polyurethane: Regular Coloring, UV Protection
Type
Regular Color Gas
Recommended for Coating Applications
  • Industrial Coatings: Medium Jetness
  • Powder Coatings: Medium Jetness
Recommended for Printing Ink and Non-impact Printing Applications
  • Liquid Inks ( Flexo/Gravure) Solvent Based: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks ( Flexo/Gravure) Water Based: Especially Recommended
  • Screen Printing: Well Suitable
  • UV Curing Inks: Especially Recommended
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Solvent Based: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Water Based: Well Suitable, Especially Recommended
  • Screen Printing: Especially Recommended
  • UV Curing Inks: Especially Recommended
Selected Polymers
  • Styrene Polymers PS, SAN, ABS, ASA: Coloring
  • Thermosets UP, EP: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
Typical Applications
  • Films PE, PP, Copo, PVC: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
Typical Coating Applications
  • Automotive: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Industrial: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Decorative: Water- and solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY244-DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 180m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value3-ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)100cc/100gASTM D 2414
Average Primary Particle Size25nmASTM D 3849
Average Primary Particle Size25-internal Method TGZ3
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)105%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)14%DIN 53552