Omyacarb® 2 - LU is a powder-based industrial additive, primarily used as a filler. It falls under the chemical families of carbonates and calcium salts, with key ingredients including calcium carbonate. This product is designed to enhance the physical properties of various industrial applications.

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Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 1317-65-3

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Applications
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications
  • Masterbatch and Compound
  • Decorative Paints
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Bulk Density (Loose)0.5g/cc Omya GLS 001
Apparent Bulk Density (Packed)1g/cc ISO 787-11
Specific Gravity2.7g/cm3ISO 787-10
Oil Absorption17g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry (C/2°)93.7%DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
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/cc-
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--
ColorWhite
Explosive Properties Not Explosive
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content98%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (residue on a 325 mesh sieve, fineness)15ppmISO 787-7
Median Particle Size (d50%, fineness)2.2µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Moisture Content (ex works) 0.01% ISO 787-2

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Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information
  • Bag of 25kg on pallet
  • Bulk