Omyacarb® F-FL is a high-purity, fine, wet ground natural calcium carbonate, white in color and available in powder form. It is used as a pigment and filler in powder coatings, printing ink, and various plastics applications such as pipes, conduit, wire and cable accessories, and masterbatches. Compatible with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), this product also meets certifications such as 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)

Processing Methods: Compounding

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating End Applications
Ink & Toner End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application Information
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Decorative Paints
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Powder Coatings
  • Printing Inks
  • Masterbatch and Compound
  • Pipe and Conduit
  • PVC Compounding
  • Rubber and Elastomers
  • Wire and Cable

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 45 um sieve)2ppmISO 787-7
Top Cut (d98%)6μmOmya GLS 0411
Median Particle Size (d50%)1.4μmOmya GLS 0411
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry95%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 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 Content0.1%ISO 787-2
Note

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Regulatory & Compliance