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Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

Functions: Pigment, Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: Black

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Epoxies (EP), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), 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 Family
Chemical Name
Pigment Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
1333-86-4
EC No.
215-609-9

Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Type
Regular Color Gas
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

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size25internal Method TGZ3
BET Surface Area92ASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY246DIN 55979
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)115cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)112%ASTM D 3265
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)5%DIN 53552
pH Value4.5ISO 787-9

Regulatory & Compliance