Omyacarb® 4-SJ is a white powder made of calcium and calcium compounds, specifically limestone. It serves as a filler and pigment in industrial additives.

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Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 1317-65-3

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Synonyms: Calcitic limestone, Natural calcium carbonate

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (ex works)0.15%ISO 787-2
Specific Gravity2.7-ISO 787-10
Loose Bulk Density0.7g/mlISO 787-11
Tapped Bulk Density1.2g/100gISO 787-11
Oil Absorption14g/100gISO 787-5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry (C/2°)92%DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Ignition Energy (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)min. 1,000mJ-
Explosive PropertiesNot ExplosiveRegulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.14
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--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate Content98%-
Magnesium Carbonate Content1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (residue on a 45 μm sieve, fineness)35ppmISO 787-7
Particle Size (top cut (d98%, fineness))20µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (d50%, fineness)3.7µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer

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