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CALCITE RF 240#

Calcite RF 240# is the most common form of natural calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate minerals are the most important and abundant of all sedimentary rocks. It occurs in crystalline form in white color. It is many times associated with varying proportion of Magnesium Carbonate.

Brand: CALCITE (3 products)

Functions: Extender, Rheology Modifier, Thickener

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP), Silica

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Synthetic Rubbers

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
471-34-1
EC No.
207-439-9
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Natural, easily dispersible, Calcium Carbonate Powder, processed from selected rocks of very high whiteness and brightness.
  • Material as per buyer’s specification is also available.

Applications & Uses

Typical Applications
  • It is one of the most popular Extender for Emulsion paint (exterior & interior), dry distempers, powder coating. Both the coated and uncoated Calcite is used in Masterbatches (PP and LDPE), PVC pipes, PVC cables and also used in pencil Erasers.
  • It used in the manufacture of Calcium chemicals.

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HCI Insoluble Contentmax. 5.0 %-
Total Carbonate (CaCO3 +MgCO3)min.90%-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (Loose)0.93 - 1.03gm/cc-
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5 %-
Oil Absorption20 ± 2ml/100gm-
Residue on 63µ Sievemax. 0.5%-
Specific Gravity2.7--