Omyacarb® 5-FL is a high-purity, fine, wet ground natural calcium carbonate. It is used as a filler and pigment in plaster, render, and joint fillers. This product is white in color, available in powder form, and compatible with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It meets certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Clean Air Act (CAA), and Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 307 and 311.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Application Information
  • Decorative Paints
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers
  • Rigid PVC application
  • Flexible PVC application
  • Rubber & Elastomers
  • Thermoset

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 45 um sieve)25ppmISO 787-7
Oil Absorption8g/100g-
Loose Bulk Density0.5g/mlOmya GLS 001
Median Particle Size (d50%)6.8μmOmya GLS 0411
Bulk Density (packed)1.4g/mlOmya GLS 002
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry94.2%C/2°, DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.3 - 2.8g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Flammability Index1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)The product is not flammable--
Flash PointDoes not Ignite--
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 Content98%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.04%ISO 787-2
Note

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Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Bulk Bags
  • Bags (50 kg)