“Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications” Webinar by RDAbbott (November 19)
September 26, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) for a free webinar titled “Thermax® N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications.” This session will introduce Thermax® N990CG, a low PAH grade of thermal carbon black designed for use in consumer goods and food contact applications.
We’re pleased to welcome Ed Norton, Technical Service Manager, and Chris Sawicki, Americas Marketing Representative, from Cancarb Limited as our presenters.
This live event is part of RDAbbott’s 2025 Webinar Series, which provides technical insights, materials updates, and processing recommendations from our supplier partners.
Register now for this free webinar. You’ll receive access to the live event, plus the recording and post-event resources.
What You Will Learn
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.
During this session, 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.
How to Register
Follow this link to register and reserve your spot. If your calendar is booked during this time, you can still register now and watch on-demand later.
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.
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