Granic® 476

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Calcium Salts,

Carbonates

Chemical Name

Calcium Carbonate

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Filler

CAS No.

471-34-1

EC No.

207-439-9

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Masterbatches

Additive Masterbatches

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Fillers & Extenders

Chemical Composition

Calcium carbonate

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Environmentally Friendly,

Heavy Metal-free,

Recyclable

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Breathable,

Good Dispersion,

Hydrophobic,

Soft,

Soft Touch,

Whitening

Applications & Uses

Markets

Healthcare & Pharma,

Personal Care

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Adult Incontinence,

Baby Diapers,

Feminine Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications,

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Baby Diapers,

Feminine Hygiene Pads,

Film,

Hygiene,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Applications/ Recommended for

• Visual aspect & esthetics > Whitening / brightening
• Safety, regulation & environment > Recyclability

Properties

Physical Form

Masterbatch,

Solid

Appearance

White

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbone Content	73.0	%	—
Density	1.7	g/ml	—
Density (Bulk)	1.1	g/ml	—
Humidity	300.0	ppm	—
Melt Mass-Flow Re (MFR) ( 190°C. 2.16 kg)	1.6	g/10 min	—
Particle Size ( Top Cut (D98))	max. 5	µm	—
Polymer Content (LLDPE C8)	27.0	%	—
Whiteness (Ry. C/2)	96.0	%	DIN 53163