SNOWHITE 17 - PT is a natural calcium carbonate powder with an intermediate, closely sized particle distribution. It is used as a filler and pigment in plastics, elastomers, and industrial additives. It is compliant with FDA regulations (21 CFR 174.5, 175.300, 178.3297), ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) standards, as well as CERCLA.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Application
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Calcium carbonate powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loose Bulk Density0.8g/mlOmya GLS 001
Specific Gravity2.71--
Specific Surface Area1.32m²/gOmya GLS 067
Tapped Bulk Density1.5g/mlOmya GLS 002
Top Cut (d98%)40μmOmya GLS 010²
Median Particle Size (d50%)12μmOmya GLS 010'
Fineness Residue (on a 40 mesh sieve)0%Omya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 200 mesh sieve)0.1%Omya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 325 mesh sieve)3%Omya GLS 021
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.05%Omya GLS 006
Brightness Ry93%Omya GLS 035
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Ignition Energy (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)min. 1,000mJ-
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--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)min. 800°C-
pH Value (at 20°C)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
Odor ThresholdNot relevant--
OdorCharacteristic--
ColorGold Powder--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content2%-
Calcium Carbonate Content95%-
Note

¹-Malvern Mastersizer.

²-Sedigraph

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Bag – 50lbs
  • Big Bags