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

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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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Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loose Bulk Density0.4g/mlISO 787-11
pH9.9-ISO 787-9
Oil Absorption16g/100gISO 787-5
VO Absorption31g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (Ry, C/2°)95.5%DIN 53163
Brightness (CIE L*)98-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE a*)0.05-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE b*)1-ISO 11664-4
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (Flammable Solids)1--
AppearancePowder, sand, gravel, pellets, blocks--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
Bulk Density0.4 - 1.9g/cm³-
ColorWhite--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.1 - 2.8g/cm³DIN-ISO 787/10
Explosive PropertiesNon-explosive--
FlammabilityNon-flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
OdorOdorless--
Odor ThresholdNot relevant--
Particle CharacteristicsThis substance/ mixture does not contain nanoformsREACH Regulation
pH (at 20°C, Concentration : 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Physical State (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)Solid--
Refractive Index1.57 - 1.6--
Water Solubility (at 20°C)13 - 16mg/l-
Water Solubility (at 75°C)18mg/l-
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content98.2%-
Hydrochloride (as insoluble content)0.5%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content1.4%-
Iron(III) Oxide Content0.09%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on a 45 µm Sieve)0.01%ISO 787-7
Particle Size (Fineness, top cut - d98%)10µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (Fineness, d50%)2.2µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, < 2 µm)45%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2

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