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Microblanc 1

CAS Number
471-34-1
EC Number
207-439-9
Chemical Name
Calcium Carbonate

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.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Crystals
  • Solid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Features
High Gloss

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Architectural Coatings
  • Decorative Paints
  • Infrastructure Roads & Paving
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
  • Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving
  • Coatings & Markings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
  • Other Printing Applications

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Fillers & Extenders

Other characteristics

Brand
Microblanc
End Uses
Enamel, Powder Coating, Radiation Curable Ink
Synonyms
CaCO3
Particle Size
7.5 - 7.5 microns
Oil Absorption
21.0 - 21.0 g/100 g
Color
White
Markets
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Cure
Radiation Cure
Coating Type
  • Enamel
  • Powder Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Ink and Toner Type
Radiation Curable Ink
Application Methods
Brush

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
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

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