Omyacarb® 100 - PT is a dry ground calcium carbonate with an intermediate and closely sized particle distribution. This white powder, sourced from Canada, is used as a filler and pigment in various applications, including flexible and rigid PVC compounds, joint fillers, plaster, and render. It is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and complies with FDA regulations (21 CFR 174.5, 175.300, and 178.3297). The product is available in bulk, bags, and super sacks. Its chemical composition includes calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and quartz. Omyacarb® 100 - PT is an ideal choice for industrial additives and plastics applications requiring high-quality pigments and fillers.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Information
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness (median particle size, d50%)100μmOmya GLS 010¹
Specific Gravity2.71--
Loose Bulk Density1.29g/ccOmya GLS 001
Fineness Residue (on a 200 mesh sieve)60%Omya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 50 mesh sieve)4%Omya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 40 mesh sieve)0%Omya GLS 021
Bulk Density1.84g/ccOmya GLS 002
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness90%Omya GLS 035
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Ignition Energy (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)min. 1,000mJ-
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
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--
AppearanceWhite powder--
Total Amino Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness (top cut d98%)350μmOmya GLS 010¹
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content2%-
Calcium Carbonate Content95%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.03%Omya GLS 006
Note

¹Malvern Mastersizer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Big Bags
  • Bag - 50lbs