Omyacarb® 15 - PZ is a natural calcium carbonate powder, manufactured from a high purity, very 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
Density2.7g/mlISO 787-10
Density (raw material)2.7g/mlISO 787-10
pH9-ISO 787-9
Oil Absorption12g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (Ry, C/2°)91.5%DIN 53163
Yellowness Index4.5-DIN 6167
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (Flammable Solids)1--
Explosive PropertiesNot ExplosiveEU Legislation
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa, Decomposes below melting point)min. 800°C-
Particle Size (D12)2µm-
Particle Size (D50)18µm-
Particle Size (D98)72µm-
Physical State (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)Solid--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration at 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)13 - 16mg/l-
Solubility in Water (at 75°C)18mg/l-
AppearancePowder, sand, gravel, pellets, blocks--
Boiling PointDecomposes below boiling temperature.--
Boiling PointDecomposes below 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 MaterialsNon-explosive--
FlammabilityNot FlammableAccording to EU Legislation & Transport Regulation
Burning Number1
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
OdorOdorless--
Particle CharacteristicsThis substance/ mixture does not contain nanoforms--
Particle Size Distribution (D12)2µm-
Particle Size Distribution (D50)18µm-
Particle Size Distribution (D98)72µm-
pH (at 20°C, Concentration : 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Refractive Index1.57 - 1.6--
Water Solubility (at 20°C)13 - 16mg/l-
Water Solubility (at 75°C)18mg/l-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Median Particle Size (Fineness, D50%)16µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Particle Fraction < 2µm)12%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Upper Cut - D98%)78µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on 200µm Sieve)0.05%ISO 787-7
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbonate Content98%-
Hydrochloride (as insoluble content)1.8%-
Iron(III) Oxide Content0.1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on a 200 µm sieve)0.05%ISO 787-7
Particle Size (Fineness, top cut - d98%)78µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, < 2 µm)12%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2

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