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Toothpaste

Calcium Carbonate for Toothpaste Industry

Description:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate ( PCC ) is an innovative product derived from lime stone, which has many industrial applications. PCC is made by hydrating high- calcium quick lime and then reacting the resulting lime slurry with carbon dioxide. The resulting product is extremely white and typical has a uniform narrow particle size distribution. PCC is available in numerous crystal morphologies and sizes, which can be tailored to optimize performance in a specified application.

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as a cleaning and polishing agent in DENTRIFRICE industry such as Tooth Paste and Tooth Powder for optimum abrasiveness of Teeth. It improves Teeth Strength also. It has Aragonite structure.

Properties:

Application	Tooth Paste & Tooth Powder
Grade Recommended	KC – 5
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.70 – 0.85
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	0.5 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	1.4
Average Particle Size D50	7 – 9
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	12 – 16
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	24 – 32
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite

Pharmaceuticals

Calcium Carbonate for Pharmaceuticals Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as a Calcium source in Pharmaceutical Industry such as Tablets and efficient antacid neutralizer. The elemental calcium brought into the body with each dose meet the daily calcium requirement that contributes to healthy bones and help to prevent osteoporosis. It has Calcite and Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Antacid Neutralizer & Tablet	Tablet
Grade Recommended	KC – 5	KC – 11
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.70 – 0.85	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	0.5 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	1.4	0.11
Average Particle Size D50	7 – 9	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	12 – 16	25 – 28
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.70	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	24 – 32	65 – 80
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite	Calcite
Microbiological Properties A) Total Bacterial Count, cfu/gm B) Yeasts & Mold Count, cfu/gm	100 Max 10 Max	100 Max 10 Max

Paper

Calcium Carbonate for Paper Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as a filler and surface coating agent in Paper Industry such as Office Paper & Cigarette/ Tissue Paper for premium quality paper products. It enhances brightness, smoothness and improves opacity. PCC improves paper machine productivity and can reduce paper making costs through the replacement of more expensive pulp fiber and optical brightening agents. It has Calcite and Semi – Calcite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Office Paper	Cigarette & Tissue Paper
Grade Recommended	KC – 2	KC – 11
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.46 – 0.51	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.11	0.11
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 7	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	24 – 27	25 – 28
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.70	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	60 – 75	65 – 80
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Semi-Calcite	Calcite

Food

Calcium Carbonate for Food Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as food additives and calcium supplements in Food Industry such as a Chewing gums, Noodles, Biscuits, Bread & Nutrition which is helpful for the growth of body as well as strong bones. It has Calcite and Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Nutrition Supplement	Biscuits	Chewing Gums, Noodles & Bread
Grade Recommended	KC – 2	KC-5	KC-11
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.46 – 0.51	0.70 – 0.85	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	0.5 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.11	1.4	0.11
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 7	7 – 9	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	24 – 27	12 – 16	25 – 28
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.70	99.70	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	60 – 75	24 – 32	65 – 80
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Semi – Calcite	Aragonite	Calcite
Microbiological Properties A) Total Bacterial Count, cfu/gm B) Yeasts & Mold Count, cfu/gm	100 Max 10 Max	100 Max 10 Max	100 Max 10 Max

Cosmetics

Calcium Carbonate for Cosmetics Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as an Ingredient in Cosmetic Industry such as a Face wash & Talcum Powder which upsurge the capability of Cosmetics to fascinate moisture. It has Calcite and Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Face Wash	Talcum Powder
Grade Recommended	KC – 1	KC-5
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.45 – 0.50	0.70 – 0.85
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	0.5 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.33	1.4
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 6	7 – 9
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	23 – 26	12 – 16
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.40	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	50 – 60	24 – 32
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	96	98
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite	Aragonite

PVC Compounding

Calcium Carbonate for PVC Compounding Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as an additive in PVC Compounds industry such as plastic Cable and Shoe compounding. It helps decrease surface energy and provides opacity and surface gloss, which improves surface finish and tensile strength.

Properties:

Application	RP Granules & Shoe Compounding	Cable Compounding
Grade Recommended	KC – 2	KC – 11
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.46 – 0.51	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.11	0.11
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 7	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	24 – 27	25 – 28
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.70	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	60 – 75	65 – 80
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Semi-Calcite	Calcite

Paint

Calcium Carbonate for Paint Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as extender and Opacifying Agent in Paint Industry such as Emulsion, Paint & Polishing Agents for Titanium Oxide which imparts Brightness. It has Aragonite and Calcite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Paint	Emulsion, Paint & Polishing Agent
Grade Recommended	KC – 1	KC – 11
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.45 – 0.50	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.33	0.11
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 6	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	23 – 26	25 – 28
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.40	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	50 – 60	65 – 80
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	96	98
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite	Calcite

Footwear

Calcium Carbonate for Foot Wear Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as reinforcing filler in Rubber Industry such as a Tyre/Tubes, Slipper Soles, Floor Mats & Conveyor Belts. It improves strength as well as whiteness. It imparts stiffness to non- cured rubber products.

Properties:

Application	Tyre/Tube, & Floor Mats	Conveyor Belts	Slipper Soles
Grade Recommended	KC – 1	KC-1 Super	KC-E1
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.45 – 0.51	0.36 – 0.39	0.52 – 0.62
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	1.0 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.33	0.30	0.38
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 6	4 – 5	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	23 – 26	29 – 32	22 – 24
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.40	99.40	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	50– 60	55 – 65	40 – 50
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	96	96.5	97
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite	Aragonite	Aragonite

Ink

Calcium Carbonate for Ink Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as an extender and opacifying agents in INK industry such as Printing Ink to control stability and imparts brightness. It has Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Printing Ink
Grade Recommended	KC – 1
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.45 – 0.50
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.33
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	23 – 26
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.40
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	50 – 60
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	96
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite

PVC Pipe

Calcium Carbonate for PVC Pipe Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as a filler in PVC Pipe Industry such as Rigid and plasticized PVC for smooth better extrusion, better surface finish, gloss, tensile strength and improvement of impact strength with some of the smaller particles able to replace expensive impact modifiers. Kunal Calcium grades are specially famous for high percentage filler loading in PVC Pipes. It has Calcite and Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties

Application	Conduit Pipe	Rigid Pipe
Grade Recommended	KC – 3	KC – 4
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.74 – 0.83	0.68 – 0.80
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	0.5 Max	0.5 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.45	0.40
Average Particle Size D50	6 – 8	5.5 – 6.5
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	12 – 15	14 – 18
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.50	99.50
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	26 – 32	30 – 36
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Calcite	Calcite

Rubber

Calcium Carbonate for Rubber Industry

Description:

Application:

Properties:

Application	Tyre/Tube, & Floor Mats	Conveyor Belts	Slipper Soles
Grade Recommended	KC – 1	KC-1 Super	KC-E1
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.45 – 0.51	0.36 – 0.39	0.52 – 0.62
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	1.0 Max	1.0 Max	1.0 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.33	0.30	0.38
Average Particle Size D50	5 – 6	4 – 5	4 – 6
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	23 – 26	29 – 32	22 – 24
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.40	99.40	99.70
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	50– 60	55 – 65	40 – 50
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	96	96.5	97
Crystalline Habit	Aragonite	Aragonite	Aragonite

Adhesive & Sealants

Calcium Carbonate for Adhesive & Sealants Industry

Description:

Application:

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used as a rheology modifier in Adhesive & Sealant Industry in a variety of sealants formulation such as PVC Plastisols, Polyurethane, MS polymers, Polysulphide epoxy and as a chemical additive to add properties the most notable being thixotropy. It has Aragonite structure with different particle size distribution and apparent densities.

Properties:

Application	Polyurethane & Polysulphide Epoxy	PVC Platisols
Grade Recommended	KC – 3	KC – 4
Bulk Density gm/ml (Tapped)	0.74 – 0.83	0.68 – 0.80
Loss on Drying (105*C in 1 hr)	0.5 Max	0.5 Max
Specific Surface Diameter (micron)	0.45	0.40
Average Particle Size D50	6 – 8	5.5 – 6.5
Flow Point (ml/15 gm)	12 – 15	14 – 18
Fineness % (through 45 micron)	99.50	99.50
DOP Absorption (gm/100gm)	26 – 32	30 – 36
Purity as CaCO₃ % (min.)	98	98
Crystalline Habit	Calcite	Calcite

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