Carbon Black Feed Stock Oil (CBFS)

Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS)

What is Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS)?

CBFS stands for Carbon Black Feedstock, a heavy oily material derived from the final stages of crude oil refining. It is used as a raw material for producing Carbon Black, which is utilized in the rubber, tire, ink, and plastic industries.

Typical Technical Specifications

Property Typical Value
Form Heavy dark brown or black liquid
Density 0.95 – 1.05 kg/liter
Viscosity High (requires heating for pumping)
Fixed Carbon Content ≥ 80%
Ash ≤ 0.1%
Sulfur 1% – 2.5% (depending on the source)
Moisture Content ≤ 1%
Thermal Energy ~ 9000 – 9500 kcal/kg

Primary Use

CBFS is used as a raw material in the production of Carbon Black through partial thermal decomposition (partial combustion), which is in turn used in:

  • Rubber and Tire Industry (Rubber & Tires)
  • Ink and Pigment Industry
  • Conductive Plastics
  • Coating Compounds and Insulation Materials

Packaging and Transportation

Form Details
Bulk Tankers Bulk Shipment (5000–20,000 tons)
ISO Tanks 24–25 ton containers
Drums Rare, only for special shipments or tests

As it is a heavy oil, it is transported in heated tanks or heated before pumping.

Main Producing and Exporting Countries

  • India (Reliance, IOCL)
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Korea
  • China
  • Iran

Documents Required for Export

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • Certificate of Origin (COO)
  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Quality Inspection Certificate (SGS/Intertek)

Gopix – Your Commercial Broker for CBFS Supply

At Gopix Global Trading, we offer:

  • Direct supply from certified refineries
  • Competitive prices on FOB or CIF shipments
  • Technical support in specification analysis and product selection
  • Comprehensive management of purchase contracts and banking documentation

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