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Cancarb Thermax N990CG for Food Contact and Potable Water Applications

Thermax® N990CG from Cancarb Limited is a food-grade, low-PAH, medium thermal carbon black that’s designed for food contact and potable water applications. It meets U.S. and EU regulations and can be used as a drop-in replacement for standard Thermax® N990 in rubber formulations.

Cancarb is the first manufacturer of thermal carbon black to purposefully create a low-PAH grade product. Thermax® N990CG gives customers the ability to minimize the amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in their products without sacrificing quality and performance.

Product Details

Thermax® N990CG combines performance with compliance and sustainability.

  • Performance: Retains the mechanical properties, color, and processing benefits of Thermax® N990, which is widely used as a functional filler in industrial rubber applications.
  • Low PAH profile: Meets U.S. and EU regulations for low levels of PAH, a group of potentially carcinogenic compounds that are naturally present in petroleum.
  • Food grade approval: Carries an FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN No. 2420) that allows its use in rubber articles intended for repeated use with food items.
  • Water-gasket approval: Meets EU 10/2011 requirements for carbon black, enabling its use in water gaskets.
  • Sustainability: A lower PAH profile supports environmental sustainability across the entire supply chain.
Applications

Primary Applications

  • Potable water systems: Water gaskets, O-rings, and valve seals
  • Food and beverage storage: Sanitary gaskets, lids, container seals, and grommets
  • Plumbing: Flat and beveled washers, pipe joint gaskets, and couplings
  • Dairy: Milking inflation systems and machines that use rubber tubes, hoses, and seals

Additional Markets

  • Toys and novelties
  • Flooring
  • Footwear, including heels and soles
  • Gloves
  • Drug and surgical items
  • Household goods
  • Bathing and swimming accessories
  • Sporting goods
Technical Resources
Additional Information

Cancarb is a global leader in thermal carbon black manufacturing. RDAbbott has distributed and supported Thermax® brand thermal carbon black since 2017. As your full-service partner, our material scientists and engineers can help you with material selection.

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