Omyacarb® 1 - TN is a natural, very fine, calcium carbonate powder obtained from high purity white marble.

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 1317-65-3

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Synonyms: CaCO3, Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), Calcium carbonate (1:1), Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1)

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Packed Bulk Density1g/cm³ISO 787-11
Oil Absorption17g/100gISO 787-5
Bulk Density (Packed)1g/cm³ISO 787-11
VO Absorption17g/100gISO 787-5
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volumetric Oil Absorption17g/100gISO 787-5
pH8.1-ISO 787-9
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (at tappi)95.5%ISO 2469, R457
Brightness (CIE L)98.5%ISO 11664-4
Brightness (Ry, C/2°)96.5%DIN 53163
Brightness95.5%ISO 2469, Tappi R457
Brightness (CIE L*)98.5-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE a*)0.1-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE b*)0.7-ISO 11664-4
Yellowness Index1.4-DIN 6167
Brightness (CIE A)0.1%-
Brightness (CIE B)0.7%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilityNon-flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
OdorCharacteristic--
Odor ThresholdNot relevant--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration : 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Physical StatePowder
Water Solubility (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Particles < 2 µm)46%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Top Cut - D98%)9µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (Fineness, D50%)2.1µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on 45 µm Sieve)0.01%ISO 787-7
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content98.25%-
Hydrochloride (as insoluble content)0.2%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content1.5%-
Iron(III) Oxide Content0.05%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on a 45 µm Sieve)0.01%ISO 787-7
Median Particle Size (Fineness, d50%)2.1µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, < 2 µm)46%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Moisture Content (ex Works)0.2%ISO 787-2
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2

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Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Bag of 25kg on pallet
  • Big Bag