Omyamatt® 75-ME is a modified calcium carbonate (MCC) product produced at Omya's Elnesvagen, Norway site.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Applicable Processes: Dye Manufacturing, Glue Production, Ink Manufacturing, Mixing, Paint Manufacturing, Pigment Manufacturing, Varnish Manufacturing

Safety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications

Main Applications:

Decorative paints (matt)

Additional Applications:
Plasters and renders

 

Matting efficiency of coarse GCC versus Omyamatt 75 - ME:

 

Omyamatt® 75-ME - Product Applications - 1

 

Scanning electron microscopy of Omyamatt 75 - ME:

 

Omyamatt® 75-ME - Product Applications - 1

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--
AppearanceWhite, off-white granules--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Bulk Density350 - 450kg/m³-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.6 - 2.7g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Burning Number1--
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--
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Fineness, Top cut d98%)45µmOmya GLS 010, Malvern Mastersizer
Median Particle Size (Fineness, d50%)18µmOmya 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

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Bag (paper) of 12.5 kg on pallet
  • Big Bag