Most preferred mineral in PVC chappal,PVC pipes and industrial products.
Rubber
Widely used in rubber moulding & extrusion products.
Paints
Used in distempers, emulsion paints, industrial primer, undercoats, putties and finishes.
Paper
Most convenient filler in paper manufacture. Also used in soft boards.
Detergent
Consistently used for making washing powder.
Calcite Powder
Typical Chemical Analysis:
Properties
Values
Calcium Carbonate
90% to 99%
PH
9% to 10%
Iron
0.03% max
Fluoride
0.005% max
Phosphate
0.05% max
Sulphate
0.02% max
Silica
0.05% max
Magnesia
0.5% max
Lead
10 ppm max
Arsenic
2 ppm max
Chloride
Traces
Soluble Alkali (as Na2o)
Less than 0.15%
Loss on drying at 105* C
50% Max
Solution in HCL ( 5N )
Clear
Specific Gravity
2.65to 2.85
Calcite Powder
Usage
Paints
Used in economic quality cement primer, wood primer, Cement paint, metal primer, distemper, emulsion paint, texture coating etc.
Plastic
Used in rigid PVC pipes, footwear, cables, leather clothes etc.
Rubber
Used in Rubber industry as a bulk filler, in many rubber products.
Other Application
Important filler in tile manufacture and also as glazing material. Used in pollution control, neutralising chemicals for acid wash, source of calcium salt. Applications of this is also in bulk like cement, steel and other industries.
Talc Powder
Typical Chemical Analysis:
Properties
Values
Loss on Ignition
4% to 6 %
Loss on Drying
0.05%
Acid Soluble Substances
2% to 3%
Fluoride
0.2% to 20%
PH
8% to 9%
Oil Absorption
30 to 35
Asbestos
Nil
Arsenic
Nil
SiO2
60 to 67
MgO
29 to 32
CaO
As per requirements
Talc Powder
Usage
Paper
Gives smoothness, brightness to paper & partially replaces TiO 2 . Also acts as pitch absorber.
Paints
Highly recommended for wood finishes, primers, putties, undercoateds, architectural finishes,
water based coatings. Its laminar structure helps in better corrosion protection and also improves exterior
durability of paints. Recommended for expoxy and exterior paints.
Soap & Detergents
Helps in soap binding & also important usage in making quality detergent powder.
Plastic & Rubber
Used in variety of application as filler.
Cosmetics
Super fine talc powder is used in cosmetic for its smooth silky finish.
