Omyacarb® BP-LU is a dry ground natural calcium carbonate powder, white in color, and available in powder form. It is used as a pigment and filler in joint fillers, plaster, and render applications. This product is compatible with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and meets various certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 307 and 311, FDA 21 CFR 174.5, 175.300, 178.3297, and NSF/ANSI 14.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Application Information

Rigid PVC applications
Flexible PVC applications
Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Bulk Density (Loose)1.05g/ccOmya GLS 001
Fineness Residue (on a 45 um sieve)9%ISO 787-7
Specific Gravity2.7--
Oil Absorption7g/100gISO 787-5
Median Particle Size (d50%)24μmOmya GLS 010¹
Apparent Bulk Density (packed)1.6g/ccISO 787-11
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry90%C/2°, DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Partition coefficient (N - octanol/water, Pow)max. 1--
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 75°C, 1013 hPa)0.018g/l-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 2.8g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Burning Number1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)The product is not flammable. Will not burn--
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--
AppearanceSand, Gravel--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content1%-
Calcium Carbonate Content98%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.2%ISO 787-2
Note

¹Malvern Mastersizer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bag of 25kg on pallet
  • Bulk