CalPlex Ext ra

Characteristics
CalPlex Extra is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. With an extremely fine particle size and bright colour it is
used to produce paper and board showing pigment effects in aqueous
systems. CalPlex Extra is also used for paints and lacquers, as well as
in special areas of the plastics industry.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 96 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 1,8 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 95 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 22,5 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 34,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,5 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0,4 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 0,6 g/ml D98% 3,5 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 9,69 m2/g D50% 0,75 - 0,9 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Q(2µm) 90 %
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which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
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 CalPlex 0

Characteristics
CalPlex 0 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. With an extremely fine particle size and bright colour
it is used to produce paper and board showing pigment effects in
aqueous systems. CalPlex 0 is mainly used in the production of
paper and board, as well as for paints, lacquers and plastics.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 96 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 1,8 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 95 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 22,3 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 33,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,4 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0,4 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 0,6 g/ml D98% 4,0 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 9,45 m2/g D50% 0,9 - 1,1 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Q(2µm) 75 %
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
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not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex 1

Characteristics
CalPlex 1 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. With an extremely fine particle size distribution and
high whiteness CalPlex 1 shows excellent performance in the
production of paper, paints, lacquers and plastics.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 96 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 2,0 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 95 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 21,4 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 31,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,4 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0,5 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 0,7 g/ml D98% 6,0 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 6,34 m2/g D50% 1,4 - 1,8 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Q(2µm) 60 %
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
T:+386 (0)1 8327 015, F:+386 (0)1 8325 533 or any damages arising from the use of products for purposes
not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex 2

Characteristics
CalPlex 2 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. With an extremely fine particle size distribution and
high whiteness CalPlex 2 shows excellent performance in the
production of paper, paints, lacquers and plastics.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 95 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 2,0 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 94 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 19,5 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 30,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,3 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0,6 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 0,8 g/ml D98% 7,5 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 4,87 m2/g D50% 2,0 - 2,6 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
T:+386 (0)1 8327 015, F:+386 (0)1 8325 533 or any damages arising from the use of products for purposes
not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex 5

Characteristics
CalPlex 5 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. Due to the optimal particle size distribution, CalPlex 5
has a low specific surface area. CalPlex 5 is used in the production
of paints and lacquers, chemicals, rubber, artificial fibres, etc.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 93 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 3,0 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 92 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 18,6 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 26,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,3 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0,75 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 1,0 g/ml D98% 17,5 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 2,10 m2/g D50% 4,0 - 4,5 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Residue on sieve 45µm < 0,2 %
5
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
T:+386 (0)1 8327 015, F:+386 (0)1 8325 533 or any damages arising from the use of products for purposes
not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex 15

Characteristics
CalPlex 15 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. Due to the optimal particle size distribution, Calplex 15
has a low specific surface area. It is used in the production of paints
and lacquers, glass, floor tiling, rubber, etc.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 91 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 3,6 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 89 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 17,5 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 26,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,2 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 1,0 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 1,2 g/ml D98% 70,0 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 0,75 m2/g D50% 12,0 - 16,0 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Residue on sieve 200µm < 0,1 %
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
T:+386 (0)1 8327 015, F:+386 (0)1 8325 533 or any damages arising from the use of products for purposes
not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex 40

Characteristics
CalPlex 40 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally
high purity. The main areas of application of CalPlex 40 are plaster
and adhesive production, sealants and fillers, cleaning products, floor
coverings and other special areas of plastics processing. It is as well
used in the ceramics industry.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Brightness Y (ISO 2470) 89 CaCO3 98 %
Yellowness (ISO 2470) < 4,5 Fe2O3 0,01 %
Whiteness R457 (ISO 2470) 88 SiO2 0,02 %
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 17,0 g/100 g Loss of ignition 42,8 %
DOP absorption (ISO 787/5) 24,0 g/100 g HCl insoluble content 0,02 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,2 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 1,2 g/ml Particle size distribution
Density after tamping (ISO 787/11) 1,4 g/ml D98% 90,0 - 150,0 µm
Specific surface area (BET) 0,67 m2/g D50% 16,0 - 25,0 µm
Hardness by Mohs 3 Residue on sieve 200µm < 0,1 %
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
Stahovica 15,1242 Stahovica, Slovenia legally binding. Calcit d.o.o. shall not be liable for any use of data,
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not examined in detail. This Technical Data Sheet renders
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 CalPlex VP

Characteristics
CalPlex VP is a functional additive manufactured from natural calcium
carbonate. CalPlex VP is applicable in agriculture for desulphurization and
neutralization.

Physical characteristics Chemical analysis

Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 15,8 g/100 g CaCO3 98 %
pH value (ISO 787/9) 9 MgCO3 1,5 %
Moisture (ISO 787/2) < 0,2 % Fe2O3 0,02 %
Bulk density (ISO 787/11) 1,0 g/ml Al2O3 0,05 %
Hardness by Mohs 3 Insoluble in HCl 0,12 %
Loss of ignition 42,8 %

Particle size distribution

D98% 120,0 µm
D50% 9,0 - 12,0 µm
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Calcit d.o.o. The data in Technical Data Sheet represents average values
which Calcit d.o.o. believes to be valid and reliable, but are not
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