CALCITE RF 240#
Calcite RF 240# is the most common form of natural calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate minerals are the most important and abundant of all sedimentary rocks. It occurs in crystalline form in white color. It is many times associated with varying proportion of Magnesium Carbonate.
Identification
- Chemical Family
- Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP), SilicaCalcium SaltsCarbonatesPolyolefinsPolypropylenes (PP)Silica
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Excellent DispersibilityExcellent WhitenessGood BrightnessProvides Good TextureTransparency
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- ExtenderRheology ModifierThickener
Product families
Applications
- Architectural Coatings
- Decorative Paints
- Architectural Coatings
- Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
- Industrial Coatings
Product Families
- Fillers & Extenders
- Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CALCITE
- Functions
- Extender, Rheology Modifier, Thickener
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Synthetic Rubbers
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Features
Natural, easily dispersible, Calcium Carbonate Powder, processed from selected rocks of very high whiteness and brightness.. Material as per buyer's specification is also available.
- Coating Type
- E-Coat & Electrodeposition
- Powder Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Typical Applications
It is one of the most popular Extender for Emulsion paint (exterior & interior), dry distempers, powder coating. Both the coated and uncoated Calcite is used in Masterbatches (PP and LDPE), PVC pipes, PVC cables and also used in pencil Erasers.. It used in the manufacture of Calcium chemicals.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Synthetic Rubbers
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| HCI Insoluble Content | max. 5.0 | % |
| Total Carbonate (CaCO3 +MgCO3) | min.90 | % |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density (Loose) | 0.93 - 1.03 | gm/cc |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.5 | % |
| Oil Absorption | 20 ± 2 | ml/100gm |
| Residue on 63µ Sieve | max. 0.5 | % |
| Specific Gravity | 2.7 | — |
