Description
Synonyms:Vegetable black;Vegetable carbon;
Density:~1.7 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:500-600 °C(lit.)
Melting point:3550 °C(lit.)
Flash point:>230 °F
Vapor pressure:<0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Water solubility:Solubility is insoluble in water and organic solvent (OT-42)
Purity:99%
Appearance:Black color, charcoal pigment;
Botanical Source: Carbon black (vegetable carbon) is normally derived from vegetable material for food use. It is produced by combustion to form insoluble carbon (a fine powder).
Description:Used in jams, jelly crystals, liquorice; only the vegetable derived variety permitted in Australia, banned in the United States.Vegetable Carbon is a very stable pigment for heat, light and oxidation. Carbon Black gives grey to true black shades.Carbon Black is naturally insoluble. Overseal have developed water-dispersible suspensions suitable for a wide range of applications.Key applications include sugar confectionery and bakery products. Carbon Black is also used in blends with other colours (such as red & brown pigments) to create shades such as chocolate brown.
