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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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Identification & Functionality

CI Number

77266

Chemical Family

Carbon Blacks

Chemical Name

Carbon Black

Pigment Type

Inorganic Pigments

CASE Ingredients Functions

Pigment

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Pigment,

UV Resistant Agent

CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9
Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants,

Plastics

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments

Inorganic Pigments

CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Color Pigments

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers,

Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

High Jetness

Materials Features

Cost Effective,

Durable,

Good Dispersion,

Good Processability,

Good Smoothness,

Good UV Protection,

Low Moisture Absorption,

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Other Agricultural Films,

Pipes & Hoses

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Electrical & Electronic Systems,

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Automotive OEM Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Automotive OEM Coatings

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Automotive Electronics,

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Technical Fabrics,

Textile Manufacturing

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing,

Screen Printing

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)

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

Powder Coating,

Radiation Curable Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink,

Screen Printing Ink,

Solventborne Ink,

Waterborne Ink

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Agricultural Applications,

Appliances,

Automotive Electronics,

Automotive Exterior Parts,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Fenders,

Furniture,

Garden Equipment,

Geo Membranes,

Lawn Equipment,

Pipes,

Textile Applications

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Injection Molding

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

Black

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