Orion Engineered Carbons recently introduced its Derussol B230 water-borne liquid pigment preparation. It’s part of the Kingwood, Texas, company’s line of Specialty Carbon Blacks, designed, the firm says, for easy dispersion. Orion also unveiled its XPB 430 Powder, a stir-in preparation for waterborne coatings.

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Orion says that its XPB 430 Powder provides the highest jetness levels and strong bluish undertones needed for durable, high-quality automotive base coats.

OEC says Derussol B230 has binder-free dispersion. It contains 30 percent Specialty Carbon Black, which is designed for medium jetness and tinting applications.

Coating preparation

Orion says that its XPB 430 Powder provides the highest jetness levels and strong bluish undertones needed for durable, high-quality automotive base coats. The firm notes the powder can be easily dispersed under high shear mixing for automotive OEM and refinish applications. OEC also says the powder can be dispersed directly in water and develops final colorimetric properties within minutes without further milling or additional wetting additives. 

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