This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties or suitability for a particular application
Calfort 3 is a micronized calcium carbonate (calcite) product with high purity, suitable for various industrial applications.
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| CaCO3 | 98.96% |
| MgCO3 | 0.59% |
| Al2O3 | 0.045% |
| Fe2O3 | 0.044% |
| Sn | < 0.001% |
| Pb | < 0.001% |
| Cd | < 0.0001% |
| Mn | 0.0041% |
| Cu | < 0.0001% |
| SiO2 | 0.12% |
| Loss on calcination | 43.3% |
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | < 0.1% | ISO 787R/2 |
| pH (aqueous solution 10%) | 9.0 | ISO 787R/9 |
| Oil Absorption | 17 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| DOP Absorption | 31 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| Specific Surface Area | 3.6 m²/g | B.E.T. |
| Bulk Density (untamped) | 0.70 kg/L | ISO 787R/11 |
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Statistic mean diameter D50 | 3.5 µm | Mastersizer S |
| 45 µm Sieve Retention | < 0.1% | ISO 787R/7 |
Calfort 3 conforms to the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex and the BGA (Germany).
All data here presented are average values representative of production and are provided for information purposes only. They cannot be considered contractual.
