14 January 2008
We are seeking a supplier of Calcium Carbonate with initial quantities 500 tonne a year rising to 3000 tonnes /year over 3 years We solict prices form conatiner deliveries CIF Eastern Seaboard of Australia.
Specification as follows:- SHORT DESCRIPTION: Medium-ground calcium carbonate filler / extender characterised by high brightness, consistent particle size distribution and low oil absorption.
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RAW MATERIAL: CaCO3 95.0% MgCO3 3.5% HCl insoluble content 1.5%
TYPICAL SPECIFIC PRODUCT DATA: Fineness: . Residue on a 250 μm sieve (IS787/7) 0.2% . Top cut(d98%) 220 μm . Mean particle size (d50%) 30 μm
Whiteness: . Brightness (Ry, C/2°, DIN 53163) 91%
Moisture ex works (ISO 787/2) 0.2%
TYPICAL GENERAL PRODUCT DATA: Loose bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0.1 g/ml Packed bulk density (ISO 787/11) 1.8 g/ml Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 11 g/100g DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 23 g/100g
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION 3- 10 micron 20% by weight 10- 100 micron 70% by weight 100- 200 micron 10% by weight