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