Product overview
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) is a paint extenders & functional fillers material evaluated for Architectural paints and primers, Wall putty and textured coatings, Adhesives and sealants. Grade selection should compare composition, physical properties, compatibility, regulatory documentation and finished-paint performance.
Function & Usage
- Control Rheology & Water Retention
Controls viscosity, suspension, sag resistance or water retention in suitable coating and construction formulations. Typical uses: Architectural paints and primers, Wall putty and textured coatings, Adhesives and sealants.
- Formulate Architectural & Decorative Paints
Supports opacity, color, film formation, application rheology or durability in compatible architectural-paint formulations. Typical uses: Architectural paints and primers, Wall putty and textured coatings, Adhesives and sealants.
- Control Paint Opacity, Color & Extender Balance
Provides opacity, color, tint strength, corrosion protection or extender functionality according to pigment and particle design. Typical uses: Architectural paints and primers, Wall putty and textured coatings, Adhesives and sealants.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Plastic & Rubber Additives
- Subcategory:
- Paint Extenders & Functional Fillers
- CAS No.:
- 471-34-1
- Form:
- Fine white powder
- Content / Grade:
- Coating grade; CaCO₃ typically ≥97% or ≥98%; 325-2500 mesh; uncoated or stearate-treated grades
- Applications:
- Architectural paints and primers, Wall putty and textured coatings, Adhesives and sealants, Plastics and masterbatch
- Hazard / Transport:
- Fine mineral or pigment dust may irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, and combustible-dust precautions may apply to organic grades. Confirm heavy-metal limits, environmental classification and the current grade-specific SDS before shipment.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. Protect from moisture, contamination and direct weather exposure; avoid dust accumulation and use first-in, first-out inventory control.