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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 4A

SPECIAL BLACK 4A is a post oxidized, regular color gas (RCG) carbon black for use in high quality packaging inks, carbon papers and impact transfer printing ribbons.

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Screen Printing Ink, Solventborne Ink, Waterborne Ink

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
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
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Solvent Based: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Water Based: Well Suitable
  • Screen Printing: Especially Recommended

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY244DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 180m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value3ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)95cc/100gASTM D 2414
Average Primary Particle Size25nmASTM D 3849
Average Primary Particle Size25internal Method TGZ3
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)100%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)14%DIN 53552