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PRINTEX® zeta A

Brand: PRINTEX (118 products)

Chemical Family: Carbon Blacks

Functions: Pigment, Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: Black

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylenes (PE), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)

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
Ink & Toner Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Type
Regular Color Furnace
Recommended for Printing Inks, Inkjet and Toner Applications
  • Coldset: Especially Recommended
  • Liquid Inks (Flexo / Gravure) Water Based: Especially Recommended
Selected Polymers
  • Polyolefines PE, PP, Copo: Coloring, UV-Stabilizing
  • Biopolymers PLA: 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

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content0.02%ASTM D 1506
Average Primary Particle Size25-internal Method TGZ3
BET Surface Area77-ASTM D 6556
Blackness Value MY242-DIN 55979
Oil Absorption Number (OAN)99cc/100gASTM D 2414
Relative Tint Strength (IRB 3 = 100%)98%ASTM D 3265
Total Sulfur Contentmax. 0.1%-
Volatile Matter (at 950 °C)0.7%DIN 53552
pH Value8-ISO 787-9

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