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PRINTEX® 45

Brand: PRINTEX (118 products)

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

Functions: Pigment, Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: Black

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polyesters, 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

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Recommended for Coating Applications
  • Industrial Coatings: Medium Jetness, Tinting
  • Powder Coatings: Medium Jetness, Tinting
Type
Regular Color Furnace
Recommended for Polymer Applications
  • Polyethylene Low Density: Regular Coloring
  • Polyethylene High Density: Regular Coloring
  • Polypropylene: Regular Coloring
  • Ethylene-copolymer: Regular Coloring
  • Polystyrene: Regular Coloring
  • Styrene-acrylonitrile: Regular Coloring
  • Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: Regular Coloring
  • Polyester, Linear: Regular Coloring
  • Polyester, Unsaturated/ UP Resins: Regular Coloring
  • Polyvinyl Chloride, Plasticized:Regular Coloring
  • Polyvinyl Chloride, Rigid: Regular Coloring
  • Polyurethane: Regular Coloring
Recommended for Printing Ink and Non-impact Printing Applications
  • Sheetfed / Letterpress: Especially Recommended
  • Heatset: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks ( Flexo/Gravure) Solvent Based: Well Suitable
  • Liquid Inks ( Flexo/Gravure) Water Based: Especially Recommended
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Sheetfed / Letterpress: Especially Recommended
  • Heatset: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Solvent Based: Well Suitable
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Water Based: Especially Recommended

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.3%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size26-internal Method TGZ3
Average Primary Particle Size26nmASTM D 3849
BET (NSA) Surface Area 90m2/gASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY246-DIN 55979
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)52cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)120%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)0.9%DIN 53552
pH Value9-ISO 787-9