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Calcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade)

Calcium Carbonate is an essential industrial chemical widely used as a filler, whitening agent, and pH adjuster in various sectors. Supplied in bulk bags suitable for industrial use.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number1317-65-3
Chemical FormulaCaCO3
AppearanceWhite powder
Packaging25 kg or 50 kg bags; bulk supply in tonnes
StorageKeep dry in a cool, ventilated area

Calcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameCalcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade)
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Calcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade)

Calcium Carbonate is extensively utilized in industries such as plastics, rubber, paint, and paper manufacturing to improve quality and extend product life. This mineral acts as a cost-effective filler that enhances the physical properties of materials, including brightness and opacity. In water treatment, it helps neutralize acidic conditions and precipitate impurities. Proper handling includes storage in dry, ventilated warehouses to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect its performance in industrial processes. Finstar Chemicals supplies this Industrial Grade Calcium Carbonate in bulk bags, ensuring consistent particle size and quality suited for use in Kenya and surrounding regions. Strategic procurement from Finstar ensures steady availability and compliance with required industrial standards.

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Applications

Plastics fillerUsed to improve rigidity and reduce production costs by acting as an inert filler in polymer composites.
Paper coating and fillerEnhances brightness and opacity in paper products by providing smoothness and ink retention.
Paint pigment extenderIncreases opacity and durability of paints by serving as a white pigment and extender.
Water treatment pH adjustmentActs to neutralize acidic water and precipitate heavy metals and other contaminants.

Benefits

Improved material properties in plasticsCalcium Carbonate increases stiffness and impact resistance in plastic products, enhancing performance in manufacturing.
Enhanced print quality in paperIts fine particle size provides brightness and surface smoothness, improving print clarity and ink adhesion.
Cost reduction in paintsAs a pigment extender, it lowers the volume of expensive pigments needed, reducing formulation costs.
Effective water neutralizationIts alkaline nature aids in raising pH in acidic waters, facilitating contaminant removal and protecting equipment.

Features

Industrial grade purityManufactured to meet industrial standards with consistent chemical composition and particle size for reliable use.
Bulk bag packagingAvailable in bulk bags of 25kg and 50kg, facilitating storage and transport for industrial-scale operations.
Consistent particle morphologyCarefully processed to ensure uniform particle size distribution suitable for multiple industrial applications.

Industries Served

Plastics ManufacturingUsed as filler to modify material properties such as flexibility and strength in polymer products.
Paper IndustryUtilized to increase whiteness, opacity, and improve printing surface quality.
Paint and CoatingsActs as an extender and white pigment to improve coverage and durability.
Water Treatment PlantsApplied to neutralize acidic water and precipitate impurities for safer discharge or reuse.

Calcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Calcium Carbonate (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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