IOKAL 20 (5 micron CaCO3 )
A 5-micron calcium carbonate suitable for interior and exterior emulsion paints, oil and synthetic resin systems, PVC plastic coatings and adhesives. Packaging: 25 kg bags palletised - 21.6t per FCL.
| MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION: | Calcium carbonate 99% | |
| PACKAGING: | 1t bulk bags | 25 kg bags, shrinkwrapped & palletised |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: | TYPICAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size distribution | < 20 micron | 97% |
| Average particle size (D50) | 3.7 micron | |
| Dry sieve test (ALPINE) (> 40 micron) | Maximum | 0.05% |
| Oil absorption | 15 g/100g | |
| Water absorption | 22 g/100g | |
| Whiteness (Datacolor SF600, Y) | 94.5% | |
| L* | 98.0 | |
| a* | 0.05 | |
| b* | 1.6 | |
| pH value (ISO 787/9) | 9 | |
| Specific gravity/Density (ISO 787/10) | 2.7 g/ml | |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 | |
| Bulk density (ISO 787/11) | 1.15 g/ml | |
| Specific Surface Area (BET) | 2.3 m2/g | |
| Moisture content | Maximum | 0.2% |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: | TYPICAL | |
| CaCO3 | Minimum | 99.0% |
| MgO | Maximum | 0.15% |
| SiO2 | Maximum | 0,05% |
| Fe2O3 | Maximum | 0,01% |
| HCl insoluble content | Maximum | 0.1% |
| Used in: Paints: Interior and exterior emulsion paints, oil & synthetic resin systems Plastics: PVC coatings Adhesives |
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