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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 40

SPECIAL BLACK 40 carbon black pigment is an amorphous carbon, regular color gas black (RCG) type. Typical coating applications include water-borne and solvent-borne coatings for the automotive, industrial and decorative industries. (Only available as powder)

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Particle Size: 0.025 - 0.025 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
Regular Color Gas
Typical Coating Applications
  • Automotive: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Industrial: Water- and solvent borne coatings
  • Decorative: Water- and solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY265DIN 55979
pH Value2.5ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)130cc/100gASTM D 2414
BET Surface Area165ASTM D 6556
Average Primary Particle Size25internal Method TGZ3
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)107%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)12%DIN 53552