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Color: Black

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Epoxies (EP), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), 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

CI Number
Chemical Name
Pigment Type
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Type
Regular Color Furnace
Selected Polymers
  • Polyolefines PE, PP, Copo: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Styrene Polymers PS, SAN, ABS, ASA: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Polyamides PA6, PA6.6, PA12: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Polyesters PET, PBT: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Engineered Polymers PMMA, PC, Blends: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Thermosets UP, EP: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
Typical Applications
  • Wire & Cables PE-Copo: UV-Stabilizing
  • Pipes PE, PP, PA, PVC: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Films PE, PP, Copo, PVC: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Fibers PET, PA, PP: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Masterbatches & Compounds: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.1%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size20internal Method TGZ3
BET Surface Area120ASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY245DIN 55979
pH Value10ISO 787-9
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)102cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)109%ASTM D 3265
Total Sulfur Contentmax. 0.1%
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)0.5%DIN 53552

Regulatory & Compliance