Omyacarb® 10 - TN is a natural, ground 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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Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volumetric Oil Absorption24g/100gISO 787-5
Apparent Bulk Density1.6g/mlISO 787-11
pH9.8-ISO 787-9
Oil Absorption13g/100gISO 787-5
VO Absorption24g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (CIE B)0.8%-
Brightness (CIE L)98%-
Brightness (Ry, C/2°)95.5%DIN 53163
Brightness (at tappi)94%R457, ISO 2469
Yellowness Index1.7-DIN 6167
Brightness (CIE A)0.1%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (Flammable Solids)1--
ColorWhite--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 2.9g/cm³DIN-ISO 787/10
Explosive PropertiesNon-explosive--
FlammabilityNon-flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
OdorOdorless--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration : 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Physical StateFine powder--
Water Solubility (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Water Solubility (at 75°C, 1013 hPa)0.018g/l-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Median Particle Size (Fineness, D50%)11.5µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Particles < 2 µm)16%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Top Cut - D98%)56µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on 100 µm Sieve)0.1%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 100 µm Sieve)0.1%ISO 787-7
Particle Size (Fineness, median particle size - d50%)11.5µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Masterziser
Particle Size (Fineness, < 2 µm)16%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Masterziser
Moisture Content (ex Works)0.2%ISO 787-2
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2

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Packaging Information
  • Paper Bag 25 kg on pallet
  • Big Bag