Omya Gat Plus - GS is a white powder used primarily as a filler and pigment in industrial applications. It is designed to enhance the physical properties of materials, providing improved performance in various formulations where high-quality additives are required.

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Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Enhanced TDS

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (ex works)0.3%ISO 787-2
Density (raw material)2.7g/mlISO 787-10
Loose Bulk Density0.6g/mlOmya GLS 001
Packed Bulk Density1.3g/mlISO 787-11
Fineness5%Hegman
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry (C/2°)92.5%DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800 (Decomposes below the melting point)°C-
Minimum Ignition Energy (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)min. 1,000mJ-
Explosive PropertiesNot ExplosiveRegulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.14
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.3 - 2.8g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Burning Number1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)The product is not flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
pH Value (at 20°C, 100 g/l Concentration)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Odor ThresholdNot relevant--
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceWhite powder--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content99.45%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content0.45%-
Silicon Dioxide Contentmax. 0.02%-
Iron(III) Oxide Contentmax. 0.02%-
Hydrochloric Acid Insoluble Contentmax. 0.05%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (residue on a 45 µm sieve, fineness)1%ISO 787-7
Particle Size (top cut (d98%, fineness))45µmOmya GLS 041, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (d50%, fineness)4.1µmOmya GLS 041, Malvern Mastersizer

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