Carbon Black
CAS # 1333-86-4
Carbon Black is a high-performance material used as a reinforcing filler, pigment, and conductivity enhancer in rubber, plastics, coatings, inks, and specialty applications.
Description:
Carbon Black is a finely divided form of elemental carbon widely used as a reinforcing agent, pigment, and conductivity enhancer across rubber, plastics, coatings, inks, and specialty material applications. Renowned for its ability to improve strength, durability, UV resistance, and color intensity, Carbon Black plays a critical role in enhancing both the performance and longevity of finished products.
General Properties:
Chemical Type: Elemental carbon
Appearance: Fine black powder or pellets
Solubility: Insoluble in water and organic solvents
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Applications:
Rubber & Tire Manufacturing
A critical reinforcing filler used in tires, belts, hoses, seals, and gaskets to improve tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and wear performance.
Plastics & Polymer Compounds
Used as a pigment and UV stabilizer in thermoplastics and thermosets, enhancing color uniformity, weather resistance, and durability.
Coatings, Inks & Toners
Provides deep black coloration, opacity, and dispersion stability in paints, inks, toners, and specialty coatings.
Electrical & Conductive Materials
Used in antistatic and conductive compounds for cables, batteries, electronics, and packaging materials.
Construction & Industrial Products
Enhances durability and UV protection in roofing materials, sealants, membranes, and molded industrial components.
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Advantages:
Outstanding Reinforcement Properties: Significantly improves strength, abrasion resistance, and service life in rubber and elastomer products.
Deep, Consistent Color: Delivers uniform black pigmentation with excellent opacity and tinting strength.
Enhanced UV & Weather Resistance: Protects polymers and coatings from degradation caused by sunlight and environmental exposure.
Versatile Grade Availability: Offered in a wide range of grades tailored for reinforcement, pigmentation, conductivity, or specialty performance.
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Safety & Handling:
Carbon Black should be handled using standard industrial safety practices.
Dust may cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation
Avoid inhalation of airborne dust
Non-flammable in bulk form, but fine dust may pose explosion risks in confined conditions
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