Omyaset® 5-FL is a fine, natural ground calcium carbonate with high brightness, excellent fineness, color quality, and dispersion properties. It is used as a filler in polymer concrete and is compatible with unsaturated polyester (UPE). The product complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Features: Excellent Brightness, Good Dispersion

End Uses: Polymer Concrete

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Information
  • Unsaturated Polyester
  • SMC
  • BMC
  • Polymer Concrete

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loose Bulk Density0.56g/mlISO 787-11
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.04%ISO 787-2
CIE L97.6-Malvern MS 2000, ISO 11664-4
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
Odor ThresholdNot relevant--
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceWhite powder--
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Top Cut ² (d98%)31μmOmya GLS 041
Residue on a 45 μm Sieve ¹30ppmISO 787-7
Note

¹ Measured on untreated material

² Sedigraph

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Big Bags, 50lb bags (paper)