Omyamatt® 100-ME is a high-brightness modified calcium carbonate. The designed particle morphology enables high-performance matting efficiency in matte decorative paints.

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate Tribasic

CAS Number: 1317-65-3, 12167-74-7

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications

 Main Applications:

  • Decorative paints (matt)

 

Matting efficiency of coarse GCC versus Omyamatt 100 - ME:

 

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Scanning electron microscopy of Omyamatt 100 - ME:

 

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Additional Applications:

Plasters and renders

 

Processing Recommendation:

It is recommended to add this product at the let-down stage of paint production, avoiding high-shear forces.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 2.7g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Flammability index1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)Will not burn--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa, Decomposes below the melting point)min. 800°C-
pH Value (at 20°C, 100 g/l Concentration)7 - 9-DIN-ISO 787/9
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceGranular--
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Top cut d98%)60µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (Fineness, d50%)25µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydrochloric Acid Insolubles Content0.5%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness Ry (C/2°)95%DIN 53163
Yellowness index1-DIN 6167
Density2.7g/mlISO 787-10
Apparent Density (loose)0.35g/mlOmya GLS 001
pH8-ISO 787-9
Oil Absorption45g/100gISO 787-5

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Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bag (Paper) of 12.5 Kg On Pallet
  • Big Bag