Omyacarb® 100 - LU is a high-purity, dry ground natural calcium carbonate used primarily as a filler and pigment in various applications. It is commonly used in coatings, particularly asphalt coatings, as well as in the production of roofing elements. This product is compatible with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is certified under several regulatory standards, including FDA 21 CFR 175.300, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001. It also complies with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other environmental regulations.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Information
  • Asphalt coatings
  • Roofing products
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.7--
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 325 mesh sieve)50%ISO 787-7
Median Particle Size (d50%)45μmOmya GLS 010¹
Fineness Residue (on a 50 mesh sieve)3%ISO 787-7
Fineness Residue (on a 20 mesh sieve)0.2%ISO 787-7
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry84%C/2°, DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Partition coefficient (N - octanol/water, Pow)max. 1--
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 75°C, 1013 hPa)0.018g/l-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 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--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa, Decomposes below the melting point)min. 800°C-
pH Value (at 20°C, 100 g/l Concentration)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceSand, Gravel--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content3%-
Calcium Carbonate Content93%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2
Note

¹Malvern Mastersizer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Bulk
Bag of 25kg on pallet