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Orion Engineered Carbons SPECIAL BLACK 6

SPECIAL BLACK 6 carbon black pigment, high color gas black (HCG) type is an easy dispersible post oxidized, high color gas carbon black for use in high jet industrial coatings. Typical coating applications include solvent-borne coatings for the automotive & industrial industries.

Color: Black

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

End Uses: Solventborne Coating

Particle Size: 0.017 - 0.017 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
  • Automotive: Solvent-borne coatings
  • Industrial: Solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Blackness Value MY275DIN 55979
BET (NSA) Surface Area 300m2/gASTM D 6556
pH Value2.5ISO 787-9
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size17internal Method TGZ3
Average Primary Particle Size17nmASTM D 3849
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)170cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)116%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)18%DIN 53552