ASCOM 80T is a premium quality, surface-coated, very fine calcium carbonate with good dispersion properties, manufactured from high-purity, white ground calcium carbonate. It is used as a filler in the following industries: PVC compounds and masterbatch, and water-based inks.

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

End Uses: Masterbatches, Waterborne Ink

Synonyms: CaCO3

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Ink & Toner End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Whitenessmin. 99.0%-
Brightness Rymin. 97%DIN 53163
Density2.7g/ml-
Refractive Index1.59--
Mohs Hardness3--
pHmax. 9-ISO 787/9
Moisturemax. 0.2%-
Bulk Density0.9 - 1g/cm³-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (retained on sieve 150μm, coated)max. 0.009%-
Particle Size (D97, uncoated)3 - 4μm-
Particle Size (D50, uncoated)0.9 - 1.1μm-
Particle Size (max. 2μm, uncoated)78 - 82%-
Coating Level1.2 - 1.3%-
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate99.18%-
Calcium Oxide55.91%-
Silicon Dioxide0.09%-
Aluminum Oxide0.04%-
Ferric Oxide0.01%-
Magnesium Oxide0.05%-
Hydrochloric Acid Insoluble Contentmax. 0.2%-
Loss on Ignition43.64%-

Technical Details & Test Data

Particle Size Distribution

ASCOM 80T - Particle Size Distribution - 1

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

25 kg bag or Jumbo bag