Omyacarb® 15 - LU is a dry-ground natural calcium carbonate powder, used as a filler and pigment in a variety of industrial and plastics applications. It is certified under FDA 21 CFR 174.5, 178.3297, and 175.300, and complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. This white powder is ideal for use in plaster, joint fillers, render, flexible and rigid PVC compounds, and other industrial additives. Its chemical composition includes calcium carbonate, quartz, and magnesium carbonate, and it is categorized under inorganic pigments. Omyacarb® 15 - LU is sourced from the USA and is available in bulk or bag packaging.

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
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.7--
Oil Absorption7.5g/100gISO 787-5
Apparent Bulk Density (packed)1.65g/ccISO 787-11
Apparent Bulk Density (loose)0.9g/ccOmya GLS 001
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 45 μm)9%ISO 787-7
Median Particle Size (d50%)24μmOmya GLS 010¹
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness90%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.3 - 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--
AppearanceWhite powder--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content1%-
Calcium Carbonate Content96%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2
Note

¹Malvern Mastersizer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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