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PRINTEX® U

Brand: PRINTEX (118 products)

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

Functions: Pigment, Pigment, UV Resistant Agent

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: Black

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Epoxies (EP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE), 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

CI Number
77266
Chemical Family
Carbon Blacks
Chemical Name
Carbon Black
Pigment Type
Inorganic Pigments
CASE Ingredients Functions
Pigment
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Pigment,
UV Resistant Agent
CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9
Technologies
CASE Ingredients,
Pigments & Colorants,
Plastics
Product Families
Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
Inorganic Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
Color Pigments
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Antioxidants & Stabilizers,
Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
High Jetness
Materials Features
Cost Effective,
Durable,
Good Dispersion,
Good Processability,
Good Smoothness,
Good UV Protection,
High Tinting Strength,
Low Moisture Absorption,
Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films
Other Agricultural Films,
Pipes & Hoses
Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Electrical & Electronic Systems,
Exterior & Body,
Interior
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Automotive Electronics,
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Goods — Furniture
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Technical Fabrics,
Textile Manufacturing
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing,
Screen Printing
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Building Wires & Power Cables,
Jacketing & Insulation
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA),
Epoxies (EP),
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE),
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE),
Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA),
Polyamides,
Polycarbonates (PC),
Polyesters,
Polyethylenes (PE),
Polypropylenes (PP),
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Coating Type
Powder Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Waterborne Coating
Ink & Toner Type
Flexography Ink,
Gravure Ink,
Screen Printing Ink,
Solventborne Ink,
Waterborne Ink
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Agricultural Applications,
Appliances,
Automotive Electronics,
Automotive Exterior Parts,
Automotive Interior Parts,
Fenders,
Furniture,
Garden Equipment,
Geo Membranes,
Lawn Equipment,
Pipes,
Power Cable Jacketing,
Textile Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Type
Regular Color Gas
Recommended for Polymer Applications
  • Polyethylene Low Density: Tinting
  • Polyethylene High Density: Tinting
  • Cable Applications: Tinting
  • Polypropylene: Tinting
  • Ethylene-copolymer: Tinting
  • Polystyrene: Tinting
  • Styrene-acrylonitrile: Tinting
  • Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: Tinting
  • Polyamide: Tinting
  • Polyester, Linear: Tinting
  • Polyester, Unsaturated/ UP Resins: Tinting, UV Protection
  • Polymethylmethacrylate: Tinting
  • Polyvinyl Chloride, Plasticized: Tinting, UV Protection
  • Polyvinyl Chloride, Rigid: Tinting, UV Protection
  • Polyurethane: Regular Coloring, Tinting
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Solvent Based: Well Suitable
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Water Based: Especially Recommended
  • Screen Printing: Especially Recommended
Selected Polymers
  • Polyolefines PE, PP, Copo: Tinting
  • Styrene Polymers PS, SAN, ABS, ASA: Tinting
  • Polyamides PA6, PA6.6, PA12: Tinting
  • Polyvinylchlorides PVC-P, PVC-U: Tinting, UV-Stabilizing
  • Engineered Polymers PMMA, PC, Blends: Tinting
  • Thermosets UP, EP: Tinting, UV-Stabilizing
Typical Applications
    Adhesive & Sealants PUR, PIB, Polysulfide, Silicons, MS Polymers: Reinforcement / Rheology, UV-Stabilizing
Typical Coating Applications
  • Automotive: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Industrial: Water- and solvent-borne coatings
  • Decorative: Water- and solvent-borne coatings

Properties

Color
Black
Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size25nmASTM D 3849
Average Primary Particle Size25-internal Method TGZ3
BET (NSA) Surface Area 100m2/gASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY246-DIN 55979
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)110cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)117%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)5%DIN 53552
pH Value4.5-ISO 787-9