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Calcit CalPlex 2

Calcit CalPlex 2 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally high purity. With an extremely fine particle size distribution and high whiteness CalPlex 2 shows excellent performance in the production of paper, paints, lacquers and plastics.

Functions: Filler, Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Barites & Barium Salts, Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Particle Size: 2.0 - 2.6 microns

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

Applications & Uses

Coating Type

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness (Mohs)3
Brightness Y95ISO 2470
Yellownessmax. 2.0ISO 2470
Whiteness R45794ISO 2470
Oil Absorption19.5g/100 gISO 787/5
Dop Absorption30g/100 gISO 787/5
pH Value9ISO 787/9
Moisturemax. 0.3%ISO 787/2
Bulk Density0.6g/mlISO 787/11
Density After Tamping0.8g/mlISO 787/11
Specific Surface Area4.87m2/gBET
Particle Size Distribution D98%75µm
Particle Size Distribution D50%2.0-2.6µm
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Caco398%
Fe2O30.01%
Sio20.02%
Loss Of Ignition42.8%
Hcl Insoluble Content0.02%

Technical Details & Test Data

Particle Size

Calcit CalPlex 2 - Particle Size