1003 CALCIUM CARBONATE 3 MICRON

High-Purity GCC for Enhanced Performance & Versatile Industrial Use
Cemix 1003 Calcium Carbonate 3 Micron – Coated & Uncoated versions are designed to deliver superior functionality, cost efficiency, and versatility across diverse industries. With consistent particle distribution and high purity, these grades ensure optimal performance in polymer, coating, and adhesive systems.

Balanced particle size distribution for enhanced performance:
With a D50 of 3 µm and D98 of 13 µm, Cemix 1003 offers excellent dispersion, smooth processing, and improved mechanical properties in end-use applications.

Improved mechanical strength & dimensional stability:
Both variants reinforce polymer matrices, increasing stiffness, tensile strength, and impact resistance while minimizing shrinkage.

Superior rheology & processing efficiency:
Optimized particle morphology improves viscosity, workability, and flow in liquid and solid formulations, reducing energy consumption and improving productivity.

High brightness and opacity:
Cemix 1003 enhances whiteness, UV resistance, and surface smoothness in paints, coatings, and plastic products.

Partial TiO₂ replacement for cost savings:
Up to 40% reduction in TiO₂ usage without compromising performance, offering a more economical and sustainable solution.

Consistent quality from high-purity raw materials:
Manufactured from premium-grade marble and subjected to strict quality control, ensuring stable composition and reliable batch-to-batch performance.

Robust packaging and secure supply:
Delivered in durable 25 kg PE bags with moisture resistance. Local production ensures cost-effective logistics and a stable supply chain within Uzbekistan.

AREA OF USE

Plasticized PVC: Enhances surface smoothness, reduces cost, and increases opacity and mechanical properties

PVC coatings: Improves abrasion resistance, gloss, and application properties

Rigid PVC: Increases stiffness, extrusion speed, and thermal conductivity

Polyurethane systems: Boosts hardness, dimensional stability, and cost-efficiency

Calendered sheets & Cables: Improves rigidity, strength, and thermal properties

Polyolefins: Enhances molding performance, whiteness, and surface gloss

Advanced paints: Serves as a functional extender pigment and rheology modifier

Rubber formulations: Adds tensile strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Packed bulk density (ISO 787/11) 0.95 g/ml
PH value (ISO 787/9) 9.5
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 18 g / 100 g
Fineness  
Residue on a 45 µm sieve (ISO 787/7) 0.05%
Top cut (d98%) 13 µm
Mean particle size (d50%) 3 µm
Particles < 2 µm 40%
Optical properties  
Brightness (Ry, C/2º, DIN 53163) 94.5%
Brightness CIE L*, a*, b* (ISO 11664-4) 97.82/0.04/0.65
Moisture ex works (ISO 787/2) 0.2%
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CaCO3 98%
MgO 0.55%
Fe2O3 <0.05%
Al2O3 <0.1%
HCL insoluble content 0.15%