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Juraperle BMS is a coarse calcium carbonate powder designed for use as a filler, pigment, or mixing agent in manufacturing processes. Common applications of this product include paper, paperboard, paints, varnishes, coatings, printing inks, mastics, soaps, detergents, rubber, cleaning mixtures, and polishing mixtures. Juraperle BMS is a solid powder in appearance with a characteristic odor and a loose bulk density of 0.70 g/cm3.

Functions: Colorant, Filler

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color: White

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Identification & Functionality

Pigment Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
471-34-1
EC No.
207-439-9

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CaC0398,1%
MgCO30,9%
Fe2030,08%
Al2030,35%
Si02 (Silicates)0,55%
Volatile Matter at 105°Cmax. 0,2%DIN EN ISO 787-2
Loss on Ignition43,3%DIN EN 459-2
HC1-insoluble0,8%DIN 55 918
Loose Bulk Density0,70g/cm3
Packed Bulk Density1,30g/cm3DIN EN ISO 787-11
Oil Absorbtion16g/100gDIN EN ISO 787-5
DOP Absorption28g/100gDIN EN ISO 787-5
Electrical Conductivity (10%)42pS/cmDIN ISO 787-14
pH Value9.6DIN EN ISO 7879
Density2,7g/cm3DIN EN ISO 787-10
Hardness (Mohs)3
Refractive Index1,59
Percentage of particles finer than 40 µm99,0%DIN 53 734
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness85C/2°, DIN 53 163
Yellow Index13DIN 6167
CIELAB-Colour values L94,1DIN 6174
CIELAB-Colour values a0,1
CIELAB-Colour values b7,2
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Percentage of particles finer than 24 µm98,5%DIN 53 734
Percentage of particles finer than 16 µm96%DIN 53 734
Percentage of particles finer than 8 µm82%DIN 53 734
Percentage of particles finer than 4 µm55%DIN 53 734
Percentage of particles finer than 2 µm34%DIN 53 734

Technical Details & Test Data

Particle Size Distribution

Particle size distribution curve of JURAPERLE BMS (Laser-Granulometer Sympatec Helos R3)

Juraperle BMS - Particle Size Distribution