WO2011095986A2 - A process for the preparation of carbon black pellets - Google Patents

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WO2011095986A2
WO2011095986A2 PCT/IN2011/000063 IN2011000063W WO2011095986A2 WO 2011095986 A2 WO2011095986 A2 WO 2011095986A2 IN 2011000063 W IN2011000063 W IN 2011000063W WO 2011095986 A2 WO2011095986 A2 WO 2011095986A2
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Mayur Prabhu
Vijay Agarwal
Ranjan Ghosal
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Priority to EP11739500.4A priority patent/EP2531564B1/en
Priority to CN201180008009.1A priority patent/CN102791807B/en
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Priority to KR1020127022708A priority patent/KR101790805B1/en
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  • the present invention relates to a process for pelletizing carbon black.
  • a pelletization process involves adding a solution of water and a binding agent to carbon black powder to obtain a mixture, the mixture is pelletized in a drum pelletizer or a pin pelletizer. Later, thermal processing is provided to dry the pellets obtained from the pelletizer so as to remove the moisture.
  • US Patent No. 3776750 discloses a two-stage process for pelletizing carbon black.
  • the first stage comprises forming a first mixture of carbon black and an oil-water emulsion and the second stage involves adding water to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture.
  • the second mixture is then agitated to form carbon black pellets.
  • the process as disclosed in US3776750 aims at providing soft pellets which can be disintegrated easily and dispersed in rubber.
  • US Patent No. 3956445 discloses an improved carbon black pelleting method which produces layered pellets having relatively high density.
  • the method comprises the steps of combining an aqueous pelleting liquid and loose carbon black in a weight ratio of about 2/3 to 2, and agitating the resultant mixture in a pellet mill to form pellets. Additional carbon black is added in a series of increments and additional water is finally added. By controlling the relative amounts of carbon black, pelleting liquid, and the time of addition of incremental carbon black, the layered pellets are formed.
  • US Patent No. 4102967 discloses a method for pelleting carbon black to produce layered carbon black pellets having a hardened outer shell.
  • the method comprises the steps of: introducing an aqueous pelleting liquid and loose carbon black in a weight ratio of about 2:3 to about 2:1, agitating the mixture in a pellet mill to form pellets, introducing additional carbon black into the mill, and finally introducing an additional liquid containing ammonium lignin sulfonate or hydrocarbon oil into the mill to obtain layered pellets.
  • the layered pellets so obtained reduce dispersion related problems and dusting problems while handling.
  • the present invention aims at providing an improved process for pelletizing carbon black, the process primarily aims at providing a uniform distribution of water and the binding agent on the surface of the carbon black pellets, thereby, providing uniform dispersion of carbon black in end-use applications. Also, the present invention aims at reducing the water consumption and conserving energy while increasing the productivity and enhancing the pellet quality.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellets.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives energy savings.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives uniform pellet quality.
  • One more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing that reduces the amount of water required in pelletization of powdered carbon black.
  • Still one more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which reduces the time taken for drying wet pellets.
  • Yet one more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives an increased production rate.
  • ⁇ obtaining a homogenous mixture of carbon black powder, water, a binding agent, and a dispersing agent; wherein, the ratio of carbon black and water is in the range of 0.1 : 2.0 to 2 : 1 and said dispersing agent is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, said dispersing agent being in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of said mixture;
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said amine from the group of amines consisting of primary, secondary, tertiary, diamines, triamines, aromatic, alicyclic, and cycloaliphatic.
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one compound selected from the group of compounds consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one group selected from the set of groups consisting of aliphatic, olefinic, cyclic and aromatic, said group being at least one type selected from the types consisting of linear and branched.
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said dispersing agent having amine to polyether ratio in the range of 0.1 : 10 to 10 : 0.1.
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether having ethylene oxide to propylene oxide ratio not lesser than 1.
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of adding said binding agent in the range of 5 - 15 % of said mixture.
  • the present invention envisages a process for pelletizing carbon black to provide carbon black pellets having uniform quality, wherein, a dispersing agent, typically an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, is added simultaneously with water and a binding agent, in a proportion in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the total mixture.
  • a dispersing agent typically an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black primarily comprises the step of: obtaining a homogenous mixture of carbon black powder, water, a binding agent, and a dispersing agent; wherein, the ratio of carbon black and water in the homogenous mixture is in the range of 0.1 : 2.0 to 2 : 1 ; the dispersing agent, which is typically an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polymeric chain typically polyether, in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the homogenous mixture; the binding agent is in the range of 5 - 15 % of the homogenous mixture.
  • the homogenous mixture is then pelletized in a pelletizer to obtain raw or wet carbon black pellets.
  • the addition of the dispersing agent during the pelletization process helps in reducing the amount of water required to be added to form the homogenous mixture. Therefore, the moisture content of the raw carbon black pellets so formed is lesser than as compared to when the dispersing agent is not added.
  • the raw carbon black pellets are dried for a time period of 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain carbon black pellets. Due to the reduced moisture content in the raw pellets, the time required for drying the pellets is less, thus, saving up to 2 - 10 % energy.
  • the moisture content of the pellets can be intermittently checked by withdrawing pellet samples from selective zones in the drier and measuring the moisture content.
  • the amine-based surfactant used as the dispersing agent mainly comprises the amine and the polyether chain; wherein, the amine, which is the anchoring group, is selected from the group of amines consisting of primary, secondary, tertiary, diamines, triamines, aromatic, alicyclic, and cycloaliphatic; and the polyether chain comprises at least one compound selected from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
  • the surfactant of present invention may include one or more organic oxides, which are essentially polyethers, in the polymeric chain.
  • the polyether chain comprises at least one group selected from an aliphatic, an olefmic, a cyclic and an aromatic group; wherein, the group is linear and/or branched, and is attached to the ether linkage along with the ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide.
  • the amine to the polyether ratio in the dispersing agent is in the range of 0.1 : 10 to 10 : 0.1 , wherein, an amine to polyether ratio of 0.5 : 2.0 is preferred.
  • the dispersing agent is added in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the total pelletization mixture.
  • the polyether in accordance with the present invention comprises ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in a ratio equal to or less than 1.
  • the carbon black powder and water is mixed in a ratio of 1 : 1 , and the raw wet carbon black pellets are dried at a temperature in the range of 180 - 220 °C for 30 - 45 minutes.
  • the time taken for drying the wet pellets is reduced by 3 - 10 % in comparison with the conventional pelletization methods, the pellet production rate is significantly increased and the energy consumption is substantially decreased.
  • uniform distribution of water and the binding agent in the mixture with carbon black, due to incorporation of the dispersing agent results in uniform drying, and thus gives pellets of uniform quality and properties.
  • the pelleting process of present invention may be continuous or batch, where, in both cases the pellet production rate is increased in terms of unit time, which is decreased for each pelletizing cycle thereby giving increased number of cycles. Further, the reduction in the amount of water added to the carbon black powder aids in providing a uniform size distribution of the wet carbon black pellets.
  • the process of the present invention is applicable to all varieties of carbon blacks, and may be conveniently used with the conventional pelleting apparatus.
  • a first mixture (A) of carbon black powder and water in the ratio 1 : 1 was pelletized without any dispersing agent; and a second mixture (B) of carbon black powder and water containing 0.01 % of the dispersing agent in the mixture, was pelletized similarly.
  • the quantity of water used in the second mixture (B) was 5 % less than the first mixture (A).
  • the wet pellets so formed from the pelletizer were dried for 30 - 45 minutes at a temperature in the range of 150 - 250 °C, where, all the pellets were dried under substantially identical conditions.
  • the carbon black pellets so obtained were analyzed for final pellet properties and various process parameters, the results are illustrated in TABLE 1.
  • Carbon black pellets were pelletized in a pelletizer by applying the conventional mixing process, and using the process of the present invention, wherein the carbon black powder was combined with a solution of water, polyether amine surfactant and a binding agent in the ratio 1 : 0.0001 : 0.1, respectively.
  • the resultant carbon black pellets were required to be dried only for 35 minutes to obtain carbon black pellets of desired quality.
  • a process for pelletizing carbon black comprising the steps of: mixing carbon black powder and water in a proportion in the range of 0.1 : 2 to 2 : 1, along with a binding agent in a proportion in the range of 5 - 15 % of the mixture and a dispersing agent in a proportion in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the mixture, pelletizing the mixture, and drying the raw pellets for 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain the carbon black pellets;
  • the process as described in the present invention has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
  • the process for pelletizing carbon black involves adding the dispersing agent, which is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, with water and the binding agent, to obtain a uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellets, thus, ensuring uniform pellet quality;
  • the dispersing agent which is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether

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Abstract

The present invention envisages a process for pelletizing carbon black by mixing carbon black powder and water in a proportion in the range of 0.1 : 2 to 2 : 1 with a binding agent and a dispersing agent. The dispersing agent is an amine-based surfactant and is added in a proportion in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the total mixture. The mixture is pelletized in a pelletizer and subsequently the raw pellets are dried for 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain the carbon black pellets. The process of the present invention provides uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellets giving a uniform pellet quality, reduced water consumption, energy savings and an increased production rate.

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A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CARBON BLACK
PELLETS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a process for pelletizing carbon black. BACKGROUND
In industry, loose carbon black is commonly formed as carbon black pellets by a pelletization process, since carbon black in the pellet form provides an increased density and easy handling and transportation. Also, carbon black in the pellet form is easier to use in the various processing equipments. Therefore, most of the industrial applications involving carbon black demand pelletization. Conventionally, a pelletization process involves adding a solution of water and a binding agent to carbon black powder to obtain a mixture, the mixture is pelletized in a drum pelletizer or a pin pelletizer. Later, thermal processing is provided to dry the pellets obtained from the pelletizer so as to remove the moisture.
One major drawback of the conventional pelletization method is the improper distribution of water and binding agent in the mixture with carbon black. To overcome this drawback and meet the pellet quality requirements, excessive water is added. Later, during thermal processing, the water is removed by application of heat, typically in a rotary drum dryer. Excess water results in an increased load on the dryer and a resultant drop in the production output of the process. Also, the energy required for drying and the time taken in drying is increased due to the excess water. Therefore, the uniform distribution of water and the binding agent in the mixture with carbon black is crucial in the pelletization process. Further, due to improper distribution of the pelletization components, the quality of the carbon black pellets so produced is not uniform.
The use of dispersing agents has been studied in the past, so as to effect a more uniform dispersion of the carbon black in an end-use application, for example: in rubber or plastic. However, there is still felt a need to provide an improved pelletization process which ensures uniform distribution of water and the binding agent in the mixture with carbon black, so as to obtain carbon pellets having uniform quality.
Several attempts have been made to provide a pelletization process for carbon black that overcomes one or more of the drawbacks listed above. Some of the disclosures are listed in the prior art below:
US Patent No. 3776750 discloses a two-stage process for pelletizing carbon black. The first stage comprises forming a first mixture of carbon black and an oil-water emulsion and the second stage involves adding water to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture. The second mixture is then agitated to form carbon black pellets. The process as disclosed in US3776750 aims at providing soft pellets which can be disintegrated easily and dispersed in rubber.
US Patent No. 3956445 discloses an improved carbon black pelleting method which produces layered pellets having relatively high density. The method comprises the steps of combining an aqueous pelleting liquid and loose carbon black in a weight ratio of about 2/3 to 2, and agitating the resultant mixture in a pellet mill to form pellets. Additional carbon black is added in a series of increments and additional water is finally added. By controlling the relative amounts of carbon black, pelleting liquid, and the time of addition of incremental carbon black, the layered pellets are formed.
US Patent No. 4102967 discloses a method for pelleting carbon black to produce layered carbon black pellets having a hardened outer shell. The method comprises the steps of: introducing an aqueous pelleting liquid and loose carbon black in a weight ratio of about 2:3 to about 2:1, agitating the mixture in a pellet mill to form pellets, introducing additional carbon black into the mill, and finally introducing an additional liquid containing ammonium lignin sulfonate or hydrocarbon oil into the mill to obtain layered pellets. The layered pellets so obtained reduce dispersion related problems and dusting problems while handling.
The present invention aims at providing an improved process for pelletizing carbon black, the process primarily aims at providing a uniform distribution of water and the binding agent on the surface of the carbon black pellets, thereby, providing uniform dispersion of carbon black in end-use applications. Also, the present invention aims at reducing the water consumption and conserving energy while increasing the productivity and enhancing the pellet quality. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellets.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives energy savings.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives uniform pellet quality.
One more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing that reduces the amount of water required in pelletization of powdered carbon black.
Still one more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which reduces the time taken for drying wet pellets.
Yet one more object of the present invention is to provide a process for pelletizing carbon black which gives an increased production rate. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, is disclosed a process for pelletizing carbon black, said process comprising the following steps:
■ obtaining a homogenous mixture of carbon black powder, water, a binding agent, and a dispersing agent; wherein, the ratio of carbon black and water is in the range of 0.1 : 2.0 to 2 : 1 and said dispersing agent is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, said dispersing agent being in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of said mixture;
■ pelletizing said homogenous mixture in a pelletizer to obtain raw carbon black pellets; and
■ drying said raw carbon black pellets for a time period of 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain carbon black pellets.
Typically, in accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said amine from the group of amines consisting of primary, secondary, tertiary, diamines, triamines, aromatic, alicyclic, and cycloaliphatic.
Preferably, in accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one compound selected from the group of compounds consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
Additionally, in accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one group selected from the set of groups consisting of aliphatic, olefinic, cyclic and aromatic, said group being at least one type selected from the types consisting of linear and branched.
Typically, in accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said dispersing agent having amine to polyether ratio in the range of 0.1 : 10 to 10 : 0.1.
Preferably, in accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of selecting said polyether having ethylene oxide to propylene oxide ratio not lesser than 1.
In accordance with the present invention, the process for pelletizing carbon black includes the step of adding said binding agent in the range of 5 - 15 % of said mixture.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention envisages a process for pelletizing carbon black to provide carbon black pellets having uniform quality, wherein, a dispersing agent, typically an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, is added simultaneously with water and a binding agent, in a proportion in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the total mixture. The addition of the dispersing agent during peptization results in uniform distribution of water on the surface of the carbon black pellets, which, in turn, gives the benefits of uniform pellet quality, reduced water consumption, energy savings and increased production rate. The process for pelletizing carbon black, in accordance with the present invention, primarily comprises the step of: obtaining a homogenous mixture of carbon black powder, water, a binding agent, and a dispersing agent; wherein, the ratio of carbon black and water in the homogenous mixture is in the range of 0.1 : 2.0 to 2 : 1 ; the dispersing agent, which is typically an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polymeric chain typically polyether, in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the homogenous mixture; the binding agent is in the range of 5 - 15 % of the homogenous mixture. The homogenous mixture is then pelletized in a pelletizer to obtain raw or wet carbon black pellets. The addition of the dispersing agent during the pelletization process helps in reducing the amount of water required to be added to form the homogenous mixture. Therefore, the moisture content of the raw carbon black pellets so formed is lesser than as compared to when the dispersing agent is not added. The raw carbon black pellets are dried for a time period of 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain carbon black pellets. Due to the reduced moisture content in the raw pellets, the time required for drying the pellets is less, thus, saving up to 2 - 10 % energy. The moisture content of the pellets can be intermittently checked by withdrawing pellet samples from selective zones in the drier and measuring the moisture content.
The amine-based surfactant used as the dispersing agent mainly comprises the amine and the polyether chain; wherein, the amine, which is the anchoring group, is selected from the group of amines consisting of primary, secondary, tertiary, diamines, triamines, aromatic, alicyclic, and cycloaliphatic; and the polyether chain comprises at least one compound selected from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. The surfactant of present invention may include one or more organic oxides, which are essentially polyethers, in the polymeric chain. Additionally, the polyether chain comprises at least one group selected from an aliphatic, an olefmic, a cyclic and an aromatic group; wherein, the group is linear and/or branched, and is attached to the ether linkage along with the ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide. The amine to the polyether ratio in the dispersing agent is in the range of 0.1 : 10 to 10 : 0.1 , wherein, an amine to polyether ratio of 0.5 : 2.0 is preferred. To obtain optimal process conditions, the dispersing agent is added in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the total pelletization mixture. Also, preferably, the polyether in accordance with the present invention comprises ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in a ratio equal to or less than 1.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the carbon black powder and water is mixed in a ratio of 1 : 1 , and the raw wet carbon black pellets are dried at a temperature in the range of 180 - 220 °C for 30 - 45 minutes. As the time taken for drying the wet pellets is reduced by 3 - 10 % in comparison with the conventional pelletization methods, the pellet production rate is significantly increased and the energy consumption is substantially decreased. Also, uniform distribution of water and the binding agent in the mixture with carbon black, due to incorporation of the dispersing agent, results in uniform drying, and thus gives pellets of uniform quality and properties. The pelleting process of present invention may be continuous or batch, where, in both cases the pellet production rate is increased in terms of unit time, which is decreased for each pelletizing cycle thereby giving increased number of cycles. Further, the reduction in the amount of water added to the carbon black powder aids in providing a uniform size distribution of the wet carbon black pellets. The process of the present invention is applicable to all varieties of carbon blacks, and may be conveniently used with the conventional pelleting apparatus.
TEST RESULTS
The invention will now be described with respect to the following examples which do not limit the scope and ambit of the invention in anyway and only exemplify the invention.
EXAMPLE 1:
A first mixture (A) of carbon black powder and water in the ratio 1 : 1 was pelletized without any dispersing agent; and a second mixture (B) of carbon black powder and water containing 0.01 % of the dispersing agent in the mixture, was pelletized similarly. The quantity of water used in the second mixture (B) was 5 % less than the first mixture (A). The wet pellets so formed from the pelletizer were dried for 30 - 45 minutes at a temperature in the range of 150 - 250 °C, where, all the pellets were dried under substantially identical conditions. The carbon black pellets so obtained were analyzed for final pellet properties and various process parameters, the results are illustrated in TABLE 1.
TABLE 1: Comparative analysis of final pellet properties and process parameters for pellets obtained from the first mixture (A) and the second mixture (B).
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It is observed from TABLE 1 that the carbon black pellets obtained by the process of the present invention have enhanced pellet quality. Further, it is observed that the water consumption is reduced. Still further, energy is conserved during the mixing and drying cycle.
EXAMPLE 2:
Carbon black pellets were pelletized in a pelletizer by applying the conventional mixing process, and using the process of the present invention, wherein the carbon black powder was combined with a solution of water, polyether amine surfactant and a binding agent in the ratio 1 : 0.0001 : 0.1, respectively. The resultant carbon black pellets were required to be dried only for 35 minutes to obtain carbon black pellets of desired quality.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
A process for pelletizing carbon black comprising the steps of: mixing carbon black powder and water in a proportion in the range of 0.1 : 2 to 2 : 1, along with a binding agent in a proportion in the range of 5 - 15 % of the mixture and a dispersing agent in a proportion in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of the mixture, pelletizing the mixture, and drying the raw pellets for 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain the carbon black pellets; the process as described in the present invention has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
• the process for pelletizing carbon black involves adding the dispersing agent, which is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, with water and the binding agent, to obtain a uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellets, thus, ensuring uniform pellet quality;
• the process for pelletizing carbon black, by giving a uniform distribution of water on the surface of the pellet, also helps in reducing the quantity of water required to be added during the pelletization process, thereby, not only reducing the water consumption but also giving up to 2 - 10 % energy savings during the drying cycles; and
• the process for pelletizing carbon black saves time during the drying cycles and therefore gives an increased production rate. The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the invention, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary. Wherever a range of values is specified, a value up to 10% below and above the lowest and highest numerical value respectively, of the specified range, is included in the scope of the invention.
In view of the wide variety of embodiments to which the principles of the present invention can be applied, it should be understood that the illustrated embodiments are exemplary only. While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principle of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

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CLAIMS:
1. A process for pelletizing carbon black, said process comprising the following steps:
■ obtaining a homogenous mixture of carbon black powder, water, a binding agent, and a dispersing agent; wherein, the ratio of carbon black and water is in the range of 0.1 : 2.0 to 2 : 1 and said dispersing agent is an amine-based surfactant comprising an amine and a polyether, said dispersing agent being in the range of 0.005 - 0.1 % of said mixture;
■ pelletizing said homogenous mixture in a pelletizer to obtain raw carbon black pellets; and
■ drying said raw carbon black pellets for a time period of 20 - 60 minutes at a temperature between 150 - 250 °C, to obtain carbon black pellets.
2. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 1 , which includes the step of selecting said amine from the group of amines consisting of primary, secondary, tertiary, diamines, triamines, aromatic, alicyclic, and cycloaliphatic.
3. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 1, which includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one compound selected from the group of compounds consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
4. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 1, which includes the step of selecting said polyether to comprise at least one group selected from the set of groups consisting of aliphatic, olefinic, cyclic and aromatic, said group being at least one type selected from the types consisting of linear and branched.
5. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 1, which includes the step of selecting said dispersing agent having amine to polyether ratio in the range of 0.1 : 10 to l0 : 0.1.
6. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 3, which includes the step of selecting said polyether having ethylene oxide to propylene oxide ratio not lesser than 1.
7. The process for pelletizing carbon black as claimed in claim 1, which includes the step of adding said binding agent in the range of 5 - 15 % of said mixture.
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