Webinar Recording: “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications”
September 24, 2026
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, RDAbbott hosted a webinar titled “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications.”
During this 43-minute presentation, Ed Norton, Technical Service Manager for Cancarb Limited, explores Thermax® N990CG, a low PAH grade of thermal carbon black that’s designed for use in food contact and potable water applications.
This recording is part of RDAbbott’s 2026 Webinar Series, which provides technical insights, materials updates, and processing recommendations from our supplier partners.
Thermax® N990CG Advantages
Thermax® N990CG has low levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a group of potentially carcinogenic compounds that are naturally present in petroleum. Cancarb produces thermal carbon black by thermally decomposing natural gas and is the first manufacturer to purposely create a low-PAH grade product.
Among its advantages, Thermax® N990CG retains the mechanical properties, color, and processing benefits of Thermax® N990, a high-performance filler and processing aid that is widely used by the rubber formulators. Thermax® N990CG also meets U.S. and EU regulations for low PAH levels.
Specifically, Thermax® N990CG has an FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN No. 2420) that allows its use in rubber articles intended for repeated contact with food items. This low-PAH material also meets EU 10/2011 requirements for carbon black, enabling its use in water gaskets.
Why You Should Watch and Listen
By watching this free recording, you’ll learn how Thermax® N990CG can serve as a drop-in replacement for standard Thermax® N990 in rubber formulations, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for food contact and potable water applications. Applications for Thermax® N990CG will also be discussed with accompanying compounding data.
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 Manager of Americas Marketing 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 2026 Webinar Series, visit RDAbbott.com/news/2026webinars.
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