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Products and Applications

High-Performance Coatings

Automotive OEM & Refinish Coatings

Where these coatings are used

OEM basecoat / clearcoat systems

Refinish topcoats and primers

Plastic part coatings

Why Black Matrix Inks Are Needed

To deliver flawless appearance + long-term durability under UV, rain, dust, fuel and wash chemicals. Colour black defines jetness, undertone, flop in metallics, and gloss.

Industry Problems

What coatings expect from carbon black

Very small particle size → maximum jetness and blue undertone
Narrow PSD → mirror-smooth films
Controlled, medium structure → balance between jetness and workable viscosity
Oxidised surface → fast wetting in acrylic, polyester and PU binders

Technical expectations

ISTAR solution positioning

ONYX GEMS®

ultra-fine, gas-black–type series for high-jetness automotive topcoats and metallics.

EMPIREX®

high-colour furnace blacks optimised for OEM primers and refinish systems where jetness, flow and robustness must be balanced.

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ONYX GEMS®

An ultra-fine, gas-black–inspired carbon black series offering very high jetness, narrow particle size distribution and strong UV absorption. Designed for applications requiring deep optical density, blue undertone and uniform appearance at lower pigment loadings.

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A furnace carbon black series delivering balanced reinforcement, controlled rheology and reliable dispersion across coatings, plastics, rubber and inks. It provides stable colour strength, manageable viscosity and consistent processing, prioritising formulation robustness over extreme jetness or conductivity.

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