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ICBA Releases Industry-Average Product Carbon Footprint

Furnace carbon black represents 95% of the volumes manufactured by ICBA members and is the main processing technology used on the market.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The International Carbon Black Association (ICBA) released its first-ever industry-average Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for carbon black produced using furnace technology at the Carbon Black World conference held on May 12 and 13, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Furnace carbon black represents 95% of the volumes manufactured by ICBA members and is the main processing technology used on the market. The release of an average cradle-to-gate PCF for furnace carbon black marks a significant step for...

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