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Performance Minerals Corporation (PMC) PMC

Performance Minerals Corporation (PMC) PMC is a dihydrous calcium sulfates are ground fillers/extenders. Particle sizing is computer controlled with air classifiers, thereby increasing the uniformity of the particulate. Our unique processing technique insures that no oversize particles enter the product stream. This allows for higher filler loading and/or lower working viscosities. Consistent product uniformity, low moisture content, and economical pricing are inherent to all of PMC's products.

Functions: Extender, Filler

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts

End Uses: Floors, Pipes, Tanks

Synonyms: Basic calcium sulfate, Calcium sulfate (CaSO4), Calcium sulphate, Sulfuric acid calcium salt, Sulfuric acid calcium(2+) salt (1:1)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Composite Materials Functions
CAS No.
7778-18-9
EC No.
231-900-3

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Reinforcements
Composites End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications

PMC products find extensive use in  fiberglass, adhesives, caulks, putties,  coatings, floor tile, joint cement and  plastics.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bound Water18 - 19%
Hardness (Mohs)2
Specific Gravity2.32
pH Value7.8
Moisturemax. 0.1%
Average Bulk Density50 - 55lb/ft3
Average Particle SizeProprietaryMicrons
Screen Analysis (US Standard) % Retained - 40 mesh))Clean
Screen Analysis (US Standard) % Retained – 100 mesh))max. 5
Screen Analysis (US Standard) % Retained - 200 mesh))5 - 8
Screen Analysis (US Standard) % Retained - 325 mesh))18 - 28
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CaSO4 2H2O88 - 92
MgCO31 - 2%
CaCO35.75 - 7.75%
FE2O3max. 0.5%
Al2O3max. 0.2%

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories