Pigment-grade recovered carbon black for industrial coatings
A coatings maker tested recovered carbon black as a black pigment in primer and industrial coating formulations.
Sample case study(01)The challenge
The customer wanted a recycled black pigment for primers and industrial coatings, with good dispersion and acceptable jetness in its solvent system.
(02)Our approach
- 01Matched a finely milled material to the customer's solvent system
- 02Supplied samples for drawdown and dispersion tests
- 03Compared against the customer's standard black pigment
- 04Reviewed results and adjusted grade selection
(03)Trial parameters
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Dispersion and grind fineness | Met agreed criteria |
| Jetness and colour tone | Met agreed criteria |
| Viscosity of the mill base | Met agreed criteria |
| Film appearance | Met agreed criteria |
(04)Outcome
The material performed well in primer formulations and was taken forward for further evaluation in selected industrial coatings.
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