Omyacarb® 5-SY is a high-purity, fine, wet ground natural calcium carbonate. It is used as a pigment and filler in render, plaster, joint fillers, and flexible and rigid PVC applications, including piping. The product is white in color, available in powder form, and is sourced from the USA. It meets certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FDA 21 CFR 174.5, 175.300, and 178.3297.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Information
  • Decorative Paints
  • Plasters, Renders, Joint Fillers
  • Rigid PVC application
  • Flexible PVC application

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 45 um sieve)30ppmISO 787-7
Oil Absorption8g/100gISO 787-5
Median Particle Size (d50%)6.3μmOmya GLS 0411
Apparent Bulk Density (packed)1.37g/mlISO 787-11
Apparent Bulk Density (loose)0.56g/mlOmya GLS 001
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry94%C/2°, DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
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/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Burning Number1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)The product is not flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Boiling PointDecomposition: Decomposes 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
Total Carbonate Content99%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.04%ISO 787-2
Note

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Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bulk