Webinar Recording: “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications”

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, RDAbbott hosted a webinar titled “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications.”

During this 41-minute presentation, Ed Norton, Technical Service Manager for Cancarb Limited, introduces Thermax® N990CG, a low PAH grade of thermal carbon black designed for use in consumer goods and food contact applications.

This recording is part of RDAbbott’s 2025 Webinar Series, which provides technical insights, materials updates, and processing recommendations from our supplier partners.

Why You Should Watch and Listen

Thermax® N990CG medium thermal carbon black meets the requirements for carbon black specified in EU 10/2011, enabling its use in water gaskets. It also carries an effective Food Contact Notification (FCN No. 2420), allowing it to be used in applications covered under CFR 177.2600 rubber articles intended for repeated use.

By watching this free recording, you’ll learn how Thermax® N990CG can serve as a drop-in replacement for standard N990 in rubber formulations, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for food contact and consumer goods.

About the Presenters

Ed Norton is the Technical Service Manager for Cancarb, where he conducts studies on thermal carbon black and provides technical service and support to the marketplace. He joined Cancarb as a Technical Marketing Representative in 2018 after spending seven years with Alpha Technologies, where he worked as an Applications Specialist and provided technical support and training on rheometers. Ed earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Polymer Engineering from the University of Akron.

Chris Sawicki serves as the Americas Marketing Representative for Cancarb, where he collaborates closely with customers and distributor partners across the Americas, specializing in both rubber and non-rubber applications. He joined Cancarb in 2017 as a Customer Service Representative. Prior to joining Cancarb, he served various purchasing and accounting roles outside of the industry. Chris holds a diploma in Business Administration – Marketing from Medicine Hat College and is an active member of the Rubber Division, ACS Membership Committee.

To learn more about the other webinars in RDAbbott’s 2025 Webinar Series, visit RDAbbott.com/news/2025webinars.