Significance and Use
The oil absorption number of a carbon black is related to the processing and vulcanizate properties of rubber compounds containing the carbon black.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the oil absorption number of carbon black.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1765 Classification System for Carbon Blacks Used in Rubber Products
D1799 Practice for Carbon Black--Sampling Packaged Shipments
D1900 Practice for Carbon Black--Sampling Bulk Shipments
D4483 Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing Industries
D4821 Guide for Carbon Black--Validation of Test Method Precision and Bias
Keywords
carbon black; n–dibutyl phthalate; oil absorption number; paraffin oil; Absorption--carbon black; Calibration--carbon black analysis instrumentation; Carbon black; Oil absorption number (OAN) ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.060.10 (Chemical elements)
DOI: 10.1520/D2414-11
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