SNOWHITE 3 - PT is a natural, very fine ground calcium carbonate with an intermediate, closely sized particle distribution. It is used as a filler and pigment in plastics, elastomers, and industrial additives, including flexible PVC, rigid PVC, and masterbatches. 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

Markets
Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Application
  • Decorative Paints
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Plasters, Renders and Joint Fillers
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Rigid PVC applications
  • Flexible PVC applications
  • Masterbatch and compound
  • Rubber and Elastomers

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Very fine ground calcium carbonate
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oil Absorption12.5g/100gOmya GLS 003
Loose Bulk Density0.61g/mlOmya GLS 001
Specific Gravity2.71--
Specific Surface Area3.17m²/gOmya GLS 067
Tapped Bulk Density1.07g/mlOmya GLS 002
Top Cut (d98%)10μmOmya GLS 010²
Median Particle Size (d50%)3μmOmya GLS 010'
Fineness Residue (on a 40 mesh sieve)0ppmOmya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 200 mesh sieve)0ppmOmya GLS 021
Fineness Residue (on a 325 mesh sieve)30ppmOmya GLS 021
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content0.1%ex works (Omya GLS 006)
Brightness Ry94%Omya GLS 035
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting pointDecomposes below the melting point--
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--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Carbonate Content2%-
Calcium Carbonate Content96%-
Note

¹-Malvern Mastersizer.

²-Sedigraph

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • Big Bags