OmyaFLow® F-PT 74% is a fine, pre-dispersed ground calcium carbonate with optimized particle distribution and dust-free handling. Used as a filler and pigment in industrial additives and CASE applications. Certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FDA 21 CFR. Available in bulk and totes (IBC).

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Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 1317-65-3

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Synonyms: CaCO3

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.71--
Viscosity Ex Works150mPa.sOmya GLS 015, Brookfield
pH Value9.2--
Specific Surface Area8.1m²/gOmya GLS 067
Density1876kg/m³Omya GLS 092
Solid Content74%Omya GLS 028
Chemical Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content2%-
Calcium Carbonate Content97%-
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CIE b (R457)0.3-Omya GLS 035
Tappi Brightness97%R457, Omya GLS 035
CIE a (R457)-0.1-Omya GLS 035
CIE L (R457)98.2-Omya GLS 035
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 400°C-
Density (at 20°C)1.8 - 2.1g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C, Aqueous phase)23.4hPa-
Flammability (Liquids)Will not burn--
Boiling Pointca. 100°C-
Melting Point0°C-
pH Value (at 20°C, Concentration: 100 g/l)8.5 - 11-DIN-ISO 787/9
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceWhite suspension--
Miscible inWater
Particle Size (D50)max. 1µm
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness (particles < 1 µm)38%Omya GLS 041, Sedigraph
Fineness (particles < 2 µm)63%Omya GLS 041, Sedigraph
Fineness (median particle size, d50%)1.4μmOmya GLS 041, Sedigraph
Fineness (top cut d98%)6μmOmya GLS 041, Sedigraph
Fineness (residue on a 20 µm sieve)175ppmOmya GLS 022
Fineness (residue on a 45 µm sieve)2--
Note

¹ Sedigraph

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • IBC