Omyacarb® FT-FL is a high-purity, very fine, wet ground natural calcium carbonate, primarily used as a filler and pigment in plastics and elastomers. It is also applied in cement manufacturing. This product is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and complies with Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 307, and Section 311. It is a white powder with excellent compatibility with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Additionally, Omyacarb® FT-FL features applications in industrial additives, where it serves both as a filler and pigment. The product is also recognized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Applicable Processes: Cement Manufacturing

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Physical Form: Powder

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Information
  • Masterbatch & Compound
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications
  • Adhesives & Sealants

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Residue (on a 45 um sieve)2ppmISO 787-7
Material Density2.7g/mlISO 787-10
Top Cut (d98%)6.1μmOmya GLS 041²
Median Particle Size (d50%)1.4μmOmya GLS 041²
Apparent Bulk Density (packed)1.2g/mlISO 787-11
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry94.7%C/2°, DIN 53163
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
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 - 2.9g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Combustion Index1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)This product is not flammable. Does not burn--
Flash PointDoes not Ignite--
Boiling PointDecomposes below its 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
OdorOdorless--
AppearanceWhite fine powder--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content1.4%-
Hydrochloric Acid Insoluble0.7%-
Ferric Oxide Content0.11%-
Calcium Carbonate Content97.6%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.05%ISO 787-2
Note

¹measured on untreated material
² Sedigraph

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Bulk Bags
  • Bags (Paper - 50 lbs)