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Omya

Calcium Carbonate
for Adhesives & Sealants
The Role of Calcium Carbonate in Adhesives & Sealants

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, mainly fillers and


pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide
distributor of specialty chemicals.

The company’s major markets are forest products (fiber based products
such as paper, board and tissue), polymers, building materials (paints, coa-
tings, sealants, adhesives and construction) as well as life sciences (food,
feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environment and agriculture).

Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya now has a global presence exten-


ding to more than 150 locations in over 50 countries and 8,000 employees.

Reduces Resistant
Our calcium carbonates can reduce the content, and Our calcium carbonates increase the resistance and du-
thus dependency of polymer based binder products in rability of coating films, as well as adhesive & sealant
formulations. This reduces the carbon footprint (green- joints, and thus the life cycle of the final products and
house gas emissions) of the overall package. goods.

Replaces Workability
Our calcium carbonates help to replace mineral fillers & Our calcium carbonates improve the workability of coa-
pigments with high oil absorption, and carbon footprint tings, adhesives, sealants, inks, plasters and renders,
(greenhouse gas emissions) and therefore reduce poly- leading to increased working life of application tools
mer based binders. and less energy consumption.

Product Overview
Particle Size Products Effect of CaCO3

< 100 nm UFPCC: Rheological/


Mechanical
Surface Treated

Modifier
< 1 µm Hydrocarb® 95 T
Omyabond® 520 Functional
~ 2 µm Omyacarb® 1T Filler
Omyacarb® 2T
Omyacarb® 5T
5 µm various types of:
Omyacarb® Extender
Untreated

< 100 µm
The Right Grade for Your System

Physically Setting Systems and Cementicious Systems

Application Filler level up to Typical Carbonates

Paper and Packaging (aquaeous) 30% Omyacarb® 2 and Omyaflow® slurries

Solvent based systems 30% Omyacarb® 1 / 2 / 5

Hot melts 30% Omyacarb® 1 / 2 / 5

Tapes and PSAs 30% Omyacarb® 5

Acrylic Sealants 60% Omyacarb® 5

Flooring – emulsion based 60% Omyacarb® 10 / 15 / 20

Tile adhesives – emulsion based 60% Omyacarb® 5 / 10 / 15

Tile Adhesives – cementitious 60% Omyacarb® 40

Chemically Curing, Reactive Systems (Flexible Adhesives & Sealants)

Omya GCC UFPCC grades


Filler level
Application
up to
Omyacarb® grades Omyabond® 520

Silicones ~50% 1T / 2T / 5T 
SMP ~50% 1T / 2T / 5T 
Possibility of Low
SMP Parquet ~60% 1T or Hydrocarb® 95 T Temperature 
Production process
Polyurethane ~50% 1T / 2T / 5T 
2c- Polysulfide ~60% 1T / 2T recommended 
Natural Products for Sustainability

Omya has taken every possible care to ensure that the information herein is correct in all aspects. However, Omya cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions
which may be found herein, nor will it accept responsibility for any use which may be of the information, the same having been given in good faith, but without legal
responsibility. This information does not give rise to any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including fitness for purpose and non-infringement of intellectual
property. The technical information presented comprises typical data and should not be taken as representing a specification. Omya reserves the right to change any of
the data without notice.

Omya International AG | P.O. Box 335 | CH-4665 Oftringen | www.omya.com

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