Omyacarb® 3 T - TN is a surface treated, very fine calcium carbonate powder, manufactured from a high purity, 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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Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (Tapped)1.1g/mlISO 787-11
Oil Absorption17g/100gISO 787-5
VO Absorption28g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (Ry, C/2°)96.5%DIN 53163
Brightness (CIE L*)98.5-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE a*)0.1-ISO 11664-4
Brightness (CIE b*)0.8-ISO 11664-4
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (Flammable Solids)1--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
ColorWhite--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 2.9g/cm³DIN-ISO 787/10
Explosive PropertiesNon-explosive--
FlammabilityNon-flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
OdorOdorless--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration : 100 g/l)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Physical StateFine powder--
Water Solubility (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Water Solubility (at 75°C, 1013 hPa)0.018g/l-
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content98.25%-
Hydrochloride (as insoluble content)0.2%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content1.5%-
Iron(III) Oxide Content0.05%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Residue on a 45 µm sieve, measured on untreated material)0.01%ISO 787-7
Particle Size (Fineness, top cut - d98%, measured on untreated material)15.5µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Mean Particle Size (Fineness, d50%, measured on untreated material)3.3µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Particle Size (Fineness, < 2 µm, Measured on Untreated Material)34%Omya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Moisture Content (ex works)0.2%ISO 787-2
Note
Fineness - measured on untreated material

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  • Bag (Paper - 25 kg)
  • Big Bag