The first global story covers Orion’s new carbon black grade and the selection of black pigments for demanding plastic components.
A new grade for engineered plastics
Orion launched PRINTEX chroma 450 BEADS on October 13. According to the company, the carbon black targets engineered plastics, combining high jetness with surface smoothness and a focus on dispersion performance.
Gohar analysis: assess colour and surface together
Apparent darkness is only one consideration when evaluating a black pigment. Colour uniformity and surface quality also matter in the finished component. Our reading of this announcement is that grade selection belongs within formulation design and remains linked to processing conditions. A manufacturer’s claims for a new material do not replace sample evaluation in the intended polymer and production process.
Original report date: 2026-10-13
Source: Orion S.A. / Business Wire