IOKAL 10C (2 micron CaCO3)

A 2-micron calcium carbonate suitable for interior and exterior emulsion paints as well as in alkyd paints, plastics, paper and rubber. 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 < 10 micron 97%
Average particle size (D50)   2.4 micron
Dry sieve test (ALPINE) (> 40 micron) Maximum 0.01%
Oil absorption   17 g/100g
Water absorption   25 g/100g
Whiteness (Datacolor SF600, Y)   95.5%
L*   98.0
a*   0.0
b*   1.4
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 g/ml
Specific Surface Area (BET)   3.2 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, alkyd paints
Plastics: PVC, PPP
Paper, Rubber, Chewing gums