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INTRODUCTION
Carbon blacks are used widely in industrial coating Several grades of carbon black were tested in the
applications to impart jetness and to provide tinting above formulations. Among them were Cabot’s
strength. Many grades of carbon black are available Regal® 400, Regal 660 and Black Pearls® L
for use in such applications and each will affect carbon blacks. These were compared with two other
coating properties differently. This report is designed commercially available grades of carbon black.
to give sufficient information to assist the formulator Comparisons were made on the basis of color
in selecting grades of carbon black for use in industrial development (both degree of jetness and bluetone),
coating applications.* gloss appearance and tinting strength.
Two formulations are detailed in this study: a high Based on our study, Black Pearls L was found far
solids acrylic polyol formulation based on Setalux® superior in color development versus competitor’s
17-1445 and a high solids saturated polyester products and Cabot’s Regal 400 and Regal 660 when
formulation based on Setal® 26-1035. Although used at equal loading levels of carbon black. This
not included in this report, other resin systems were result applies to Black Pearls L in terms of higher
studied with equal result. For example, Macrynal® jetness in a masstone formulation or increased tinting
516 and Acrylamac® HS 232-2980 acrylic polyol strength. Further, other important properties, such as
resins were found suitable for use in the high solids dispersion stability and coating gloss, were maintained
acrylic polyol formulation. Similarly, Polymac® without compromise in quality. Finally, lower loading
57-5776 polyester resin was found to be a useful levels of Black Pearls L may be used during
alternative in the high solids polyester formulation. formulation if achieving color properties similar to
the competitor’s products is desirable.
Both the acrylic polyol and saturated polyester
resins were formulated into thermosetting enamel Details of the formulations used in this study and the
finishes. In addition to carbon black, each formulation testing results may be found on the following pages of
contained an amino resin, such as Cymel® 325, for this brochure.
the purposes of crosslinking and a dispersion agent.
Several dispersion agents were investigated and one,
DisperBYK® 2000, gave the most favorable results
in terms of achieving a high carbon black loading
with a workable viscosity. For this reason, DisperBYK
2000 was chosen for use in the final formulation.
*See Notice and Disclaimer on the page 10 of this report.
Recommendations for other dispersion agents ®Regal and ®Black Pearls are registered trademarks of CABOT Corporation.
can be found in the Formulation Guide section ®Setal and ®Setalux are registered trademarks of Akzonobel.
®Arylamac and ®Polymac are registered trademarks of McWhorter.
of this brochure. ®Macrynal is a registered trademark of Solution.
®Disperbyk is a registered trademark of Byk-Chemie.
High-Solids Acrylic Enamel
A Thermosetting Acrylic Formulation
for Industrial Coating Applications
To prepare the finish formulation, 10 parts of the millbase and 118.9 parts of the letdown masterbatch were stirred
together at high speed for approximately 10 minutes before application.
*N.V. = Non-volatiles
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Performance Properties
High Solids Acrylic Enamel
MASSTONE COMPARISON
Formulations were diluted with Aromatic 100 to 35-40 seconds with a No. 4 Ford cup before spraying out. All panels
were sprayed onto cold roll steel, flashed off for 20 minutes, then cured at 140°C for another 20 minutes.
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TINTING COMPARISON (10/90)
Tint formulations were prepared by adding 10 parts of the mill base to 90 parts of awhite base (white base composed
of 20% titanium dioxide and 80% binder based on volume concentration). The formulations were diluted with
Aromatic 100 to 35-40 seconds with a No. 4 Ford cup before spraying out. All panels were sprayed onto cold roll steel,
flashed off for 20 minutes, then cured at 140°C for another 20 minutes.
Tinting (10/90) Regal 400 Regal 660 Black Pearls L Competitor 1 Competitor 2
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High-Solids Saturated Polyester Enamel
Thermosetting Formulation for
Industrial Coating Applications
To prepare the finish formulation, 10 parts of the millbase and 106 parts of the letdown masterbatch were stirred together
at high speed for approximately 10 minutes before application.
*N.V. = Non-volatiles
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Performance Properties
High Solids Saturated Polyester Enamel
MASSTONE COMPARISON
Formulations were diluted with Aromatic 100 to 35-40 seconds with a No. 4 Ford cup before spraying out. All panels
were sprayed onto cold roll Steel, flashed off for 20 minutes, then cured at 140°C for another 20 minutes.
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TINTING COMPARISON (10/90)
Tint formulations were prepared by adding 10 parts of the mill base to 90 parts of a white base (white base composed of
20% titanium dioxide and 80% binder based on volume concentration). The formulations were diluted with Aromatic 100
to 35-40 seconds with a No. 4 Ford cup before spraying out. All panels were sprayed onto cold roll steel, flashed off for
20 minutes, then cured at 140°C for another 20 minutes.
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Results:
Conclusion
This study has shown that Black Pearls L carbon black is an excellent choice for the pigmentation of industrial coatings. When
compared to other grades of carbon black on an equal loading basis, it provides a combination of outstanding jetness, blue tone
and tinting strength.
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Formulation Guide
DISPERSION AGENT
To realize the optimum performance of carbon black, the use of a dispersing agent is required in the formulation.
A dispersion agent will improve gloss, color development and stability of the system. The following dispersants are
suggested for systems described in this brochure.
Also, a combination of Solsperse® 32500 (0.07-0.14/1.0 part of carbon black) and Solsperse® 5000 (0.03-0.06/1.0
part of carbon black) may be used.
SOLVENT
A solvent is needed for bringing down viscosity to ease processing step such as milling, mixing, and spraying.
The following solvents are suggested with these systems.
CROSSLINKER
An amino resin can be used for the purpose of crosslinking in these systems. The following amino resins
are suggested:
DISPERSION
It is important to wet-out the pigment before milling, so a premix of solvents, dispersion agent, pigment, and small
amount of resin is required before milling. This step is accomplished typically using a high speed disperser. A final
milling step using media milling equipment is required to ensure optimal dispersion of the carbon black.
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Raw Material Suppliers*
Notice and disclaimer. The data and conclusions contained herein are based on work believed to be reliable; however, CABOT
cannot and does not guarantee that similar results and/or conclusions will be obtained by others. This information is provided
as a convenience and for informational purposes only. No guarantee or warranty as to this information, or any product to
which it relates, is given or implied. CABOT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS TO (i) SUCH INFORMATION, (ii) ANY PRODUCT
OR (iii) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT. In no event is CABOT responsible for, and CABOT does not accept
and hereby disclaims liability for, any damages whatsoever in connection with the use of or reliance on this information or any
product to which it relates.
* All raw materials used were North American versions.
Technical Service Report
Industrial Coating Applications Comparison Study
July 2001
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CABOT Corporation Special Blacks Division
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