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Microblanc 1 is a very fine, extremely white and of high purity, crystalline Calcium Carbonate. The greatest advantage of Microblanc 1 is the re-enforcement of the hiding power of paints, this is due to its unique particle size distribution.

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

End Uses: Enamel, Powder Coating, Radiation Curable Ink

Particle Size: 7.5 - 7.5 microns

Oil Absorption: 21.0 - 21.0 g/100 g

Synonyms: CaCO3

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
471-34-1
EC No.
207-439-9
Technologies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Cure Method
Ink & Toner Type
Applications

Paint:

  1. Industrial Paints
  • Powder coatings
  • Brushing enamels
  • Printing Inks
  • Radiation curring paints

Paper / board coating:

       2. Emulsion Paints

  • High Gloss emulsion paints

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CaCO399.5%-
Bulk Density (Packed)0.7g/cm³ISO 787/10
MgO0.32%-
SiO20.04%-
Fe2O30.01%-
Al2O30.003%-
Loss on ignition Moisture below 0.2%44.97%DIN 53198
Density2.7g/cm³ISO 787/10
Refractive index1.59.--
Hardness (Mohs)3--
Particle shapeCrystalline rhombohedral.--
Dry brightness97.5%DIN 6174
pH value9-ISO 787/9
Oil absorption21 gr per 100 gr powder.-ISO 787/5
Oil absorption21g/100gISO 787/5
D.O.P. absorption32 gr per 100 gr powder.-ISO 787/5
D.O.P. Absorption (gr per 100 gr powder)32-ISO 787/5
Particle Size (0.97)7.5microns
Particle Size (0.50)1.6microns

Technical Details & Test Data

Fineness
  • Finer than 2 microns : 60%
  • Measured by Malvern - 2000 instruments

Microblanc 1 - Fineness