Datasheet-VULCAN-XC72 Carbon Black

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

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VULCAN XC72 carbon black
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
VULCAN XC72 carbon black is designed to impart electrical conductivity to rubber
and plastic compounds. VULCAN XC72 carbon black has exceptional purity,
demonstrated by an extremely low solvent extract level, sulfur content, ash level
and sieve residue.

VULCAN XC72 carbon black is an industry standard, with proven performance for
conductivity for many years in a wide range of anti-static and conductive rubber
and plastic applications.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
VULCAN XC72 carbon black has better electrical conductivity properties in rubber
than Cabot VULCAN P and STERLING® C conductive carbon blacks. The percolation
curve of VULCAN XC72 carbon black relative to other carbon blacks in rubber can be
found below.

Rubber components having electrical resistivity in the range of 103 to 106 ohm·cm
are normally classified as “antistatic” and components below 103 ohm·cm are
classified as “conductive.” VULCAN XC72 carbon black can meet these conductivity
requirements without the need for very high carbon black loadings. VULCAN XC72
carbon black is easier to disperse in rubber than VULCAN P and STERLING C
conductive carbon blacks.

The rubber reinforcement properties of VULCAN XC72 carbon black are


comparable to ASTM N330 type carbon blacks with higher dynamic stiffness
and low extension modulus.

VULCAN XC72 carbon blacks has better dynamic properties than VULCAN P and
STERLING C conductive carbon blacks.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
 Anti-static and conductive rubber applications
 Hospital flooring and sheeting
 Conveyor and power transmission belts
 Printing rolls
 Hoses for mining, petroleum
 Cable screening
VULCAN® XC72 carbon black
TECHNICAL DATA

TEST FORMULATION: 100 phr EPDM, 75 phr paraffinic oil,


65 phr CaCO3 with sulfur cure
vulcanization system.

VULCAN XC72 CB VULCAN P CB ASTM N330 CB

Loading (phr): 88 103 96

PROPERTIES
Mooney Viscosity
75 66 58
ML (1+4) at 100°C, (M.U.)

Hardness, Shore A 66 67 65

Tensile Strength, MPa 14.0 13.3 13.8

100% Modulus, MPa 3.1 2.8 2.9

200% Modulus, MPa 5.6 5.6 6.0

300% Modulus, MPa 7.7 8.3 9.0

Elongation at Break, % 517 510 436

Zwick Rebound, % 39 35 39

PERCOLATION CURVE IN THE EPDM TEST FORMULATION

VULCAN® XC72 CB
VULCAN® P CB
ASTM N330 CB
(ohm.cm)

ASTM N550 CB
Log R

Carbon Black (wt%)

For more information, please refer to the applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available from your Cabot representative at
cabotcorp.com/contact.

This information is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. No guarantee or warranty as to this information, or any product to which it relates, is given or implied.
Cabot disclaims all warranties express or implied, including intellectual property infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose as to (i) such information, or (ii) any product.
In no event is Cabot responsible for, and Cabot does not accept and hereby disclaims liability for, any damages whatsoever in connection with the use of or reliance on this information or
any product to which it relates.

The VULCAN and STERLING brands is a trademark of Cabot Corporation.


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