Sustainable Carbon Blacks for Wire and Cable and Other Applications
NPE 2024: Orion showcases carbon blacks from end-of-life pyrolysis oil.
Two new sustainable specialty carbon black grades suitable for wire and cable, and other applications is showcased by Orion S.A. Produced from end-of-life tire pyrolysis oil, the new circular grades are said to match the performance of regular, fossil-based specialty carbon black. Orion tests show they have the same conductivity properties, high purity level, jetness and tinting strength as regular specialty carbon blacks.
Compliant with European and international food contact standards, the new circular blacks are also suitable for piping, film, fiber, packaging and automotive applications. Says Kevin Milks, Orion’s marketing manager for polymers and batteries, “Our customers report the new circular blacks are meeting the same performance requirements as regular specialty carbon blacks. We’re eager to understand our customers’ concerns, resolve their challenges with ingenuity and innovation, and develop grades to address their specific performance requirements.”
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