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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment. They are found in both anthropogenic and natural sources, such as burning of fossil fuels, cigarette smoke, and in some cooked foods.
PAHs are of interest to health scientists due to potential carcinogenic and mutagenic effects. In general, it is thought that exposure to these compounds over long periods of time may present health risks.
Carbon black is a form of PAH that is used in many industrial and consumer products, such as tires, rubber products, pigments, dyes and paints. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of methane and other hydrocarbons.
Carbon black generally contains a variety of PAHs, including benzo(a)pyrene and naphthalene. Inhalation of carbon black is the most common route of exposure. It has been associated with increased risk of lung cancer, respiratory irritation, headaches, and other adverse health effects.
Industrial processes that use carbon black are generally required to use filters to reduce the emission of PAHs. However, some of these compounds may still enter the environment through industrial waste and runoff.
Measures to reduce the risk of exposure to these chemicals include avoiding direct contact, using protective gear, and avoiding burning materials that contain them. Limiting exposure to these chemicals is important for protecting human health.
The Global Low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) carbon black market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
With the introduction of Thermax® N990CG, a low PAH grade medium thermal carbon black from Cancarb, users can reduce the quantity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in their products without compromising on performance or quality. The first producer of thermal carbon black to deliberately design a low-PAH grade product is Cancarb.
Thermax® N990CG is a drop-in substitute for Thermax® N990, a thermal carbon black used in rubber products like belts, diaphragms, expansion joints, seals, gaskets, tubing, and hoses, according to research conducted by Cancarb through rubber compounding and testing. Additionally, Thermax® N990CG has applications in adhesives, metallurgy, plastics, and refractories.
VULCAN® 3-LP carbon black, a new low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) product for rubber applications, was introduced by Cabot Corporation. The fourth product in the Cabot LP carbon black series, VULCAN 3-LP carbon black offers users a complete line of carbon black products for use in applications requiring a regulated, extremely low PAH content, including consumer rubber goods, food, and potable water contact applications.
For end-use rubber products that require a higher level of reinforcement, strength, abrasion resistance, and tearing resistance than semi-reinforcing carbon blacks, VULCAN 3-LP is a pelletized reinforcing carbon black. The entire Cabot LP carbon black series, which includes VULCAN 3-LP carbon black, is produced using a unique method that produces a consistent, extremely low level of PAH that complies with global quality certifications and regulatory requirements that restrict the amount of PAH in certain rubber applications and the carbon black used to prepare them.
