ACCR 106

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Calcium Salts,

Carbonates

Chemical Name

Calcium Carbonate

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Anti-Blocking Agent

CAS No.

471-34-1

EC No.

207-439-9

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Surface Modifiers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

General Purpose

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Agriculture & Feed,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Pipes & Hoses

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Tires

Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction

Construction Adhesives,

Other Building & Construction Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Construction Adhesives,

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Other Flooring & Surface Applications

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing

Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Other Packaging & Paper Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Building Wires & Power Cables,

Data Communication Cables

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Cables,

Fittings,

Flooring,

General Purpose,

Pipes,

Synthetic Leather,

Tires

Applications

• Paper, PVC Cable, PVC Pipe, PVC Compound, Paints, Rubber Tire & Tubes, Belts, Eva Sheets, Soap & Detergent, Ceramics, Foods, Animal Feed, Agriculture, Artificial Leather, Tooth Paste, Tooth Powder, Foam, Construction, Adhesives & Sealants, Vinyl Flooring Tiles & Color Master Batches

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific gravity	2.7	—	—
Hardness	3	Mohs	—
Oil Absorption	22.5	—	—
Whiteness	95 ±	—	—
Moisture Content	0.06	—	—
pH of 10% Solution	8.5 ±	—	—
Particle size (Top Cut)	5.99	—	D-97
Mean Particle Size	1.84	—	D-50

Chemical Analysis

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO2)	98.5	—	—
Magnesium Oxide (MgO)	0.08	—	—
Silicon dioxide (SIO2)	0.24	—	—