Cabot Launches New Series of Low Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Carbon Black Products for Rubber Product Applications
Cabot LP Carbon Black Series Helps Customers to Comply with New Regulatory Requirements for Low PAH
Actions have recently been taken by regulators in the
In response to these changing marketplace requirements for very low PAH, Cabot has developed a low PAH carbon black series to not only help customers comply with these new regulations, but also meet their stringent performance requirements for end-use products.
Carbon black for low PAH applications
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SPHERON®
SO-LP carbon black - A semi-reinforcing carbon black with very high structure that is easy to disperse and provides excellent extrusion properties to rubber compounds. SPHERON®SO-LP carbon black is recommended for rubber compounds that require a very low PAH content and are currently based on standard ASTM N650, N683, N539 and N550 carbon blacks. - SPHERON® 4000-LP carbon black - A semi-reinforcing carbon black with very low surface area and structure that offers excellent rubber compound flowability by imparting low viscosity even at high loadings. SPHERON® 4000-LP carbon black is the product of choice for replacing ASTM N762, N772 and N774 carbon blacks in very low PAH content applications.
- VULCAN® 6-LP carbon black - A reinforcing carbon black recommended for rubber products that require a very low PAH and higher reinforcement, strength, abrasion and tearing resistance level than offered by semi-reinforcing carbon blacks. VULCAN 6-LP carbon black is recommended for rubber compounds that require a very low PAH content and are currently based on standard ASTM N220 carbon black.
“We understand that there are increasing challenges to produce low PAH
rubber products. This new series of low PAH carbon black products
delivers the same performance and functionality our customers have come
to expect, while helping them comply with these new regulations,” said
“We strive to provide solutions that solve customers’ problems, and we
have a deep understanding of the global industrial trends and challenges
that they face today and in the future. With these new products, we are
well positioned to serve our customers’ needs,” said
To learn more about additional low PAH carbon blacks in Cabot’s portfolio, including those for plastic applications, please visit our website at Low PAH Products for Plastic Applications.
ABOUT CABOT CARBON BLACKS FOR ELASTOMER REINFORCEMENT
Cabot is a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of carbon black for tires and automotive, construction and other industrial rubber products. Carbon black is the predominant reinforcing agent used to improve the processing, strength and durability of elastomers. Our broad portfolio of products includes reinforcing, semi-reinforcing, conductive, ultra-clean, and low-PAH products from the VULCAN®, STERLING®, REGAL®, SPHERON® and PROPEL™ families.
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