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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 5

SPECIAL BLACK 5 carbon black pigment is an amorphous carbon, medium color gas black (MCG) type. Typical coating applications include solvent-borne coatings for the industrial industry.

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Solventborne Coating

Particle Size: 0.02 - 0.02 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

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Type
Regular Color Gas
Recommended for Coating Applications
  • Industrial Coatings: Regular Jetness
Typical Coating Applications
Industrial: Solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY269-DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 240m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value2.5-ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size20-internal Method TGZ3
Average Primary Particle Size20nmASTM D 3849
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)130cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)115%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)15%DIN 53552