carbon black exposure News
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Carbon Black Exposure May Put Workers at Risk
Carbon black is the general term used to describe a powdery commercial form of carbon. It is used by industry to strengthen and color rubber and is also used to color inks, coatings, plastics and leather, and to insulate electrical equipment. Carbon black from vegetable origins is even used as a food coloring agent. Some employees are exposed to carbon black on a regular basis at their ...
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ABIH Reminds Industry and Workers about Potential Carbon Black Hazards
Earlier this month, an explosion at an ink factory injured seven workers. All seven were taken to a nearby hospital and three were later treated at a special medical center for first and second-degree burns. The event happened at a New Jersey plant that produces black newspaper ink that is made from carbon black and other materials. The accident is reported to have taken place when a carbon ...
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