Have you ever wondered why EuroPlas' plastic products are competitively priced while maintaining quality? The secret lies in the application of CaCO3 powder. This article will explore in detail how CaCO3 powder is used in EuroPlas products, thereby helping you better understand the benefits it brings, including optimizing production costs, increasing durability, improving physical and chemical properties, as well as contributing to the sustainable development of the business. EuroPlas has proven that CaCO3 powder is not just a filler, but also an effective solution to enhance product value. Let's dive deeper into this issue!
1. Introduction to CaCO3 Powder
1.1. Definition
CaCO3 powder is the common name for Calcium Carbonate, an inorganic compound widely found in nature. It is the main component of many types of sedimentary rocks such as limestone, chalk, marble, and travertine. The origin of CaCO3 comes from the accumulation and crystallization of ancient marine organisms, shells, corals, and other minerals. Over millions of years, these sediment layers are compacted and transformed into rocks containing high levels of CaCO3. The process of mining and processing natural stone allows us to obtain CaCO3 powder with different sizes and purities, meeting the stringent requirements of many industries.
1.2. Properties
CaCO3 powder possesses many distinctive physical and chemical properties that determine its diverse applications.
- Physically: CaCO3 is usually in the form of a fine, white or grayish-white powder, odorless and tasteless. It is slightly soluble in water, but its solubility increases significantly in the presence of CO2 gas, forming soluble calcium bicarbonate. The specific gravity of CaCO3 is approximately 2.71 g/cm3, and the Mohs hardness is 3, indicating that it is relatively soft compared to other minerals.
- Chemically: CaCO3 reacts strongly with strong acids, producing calcium salt, water, and CO2 gas. This reaction is widely used in many industrial processes and chemical experiments. In addition, when heated at high temperatures (approximately 825-900°C), CaCO3 decomposes into CaO (quicklime) and CO2 gas, an important process in the production of lime and cement.
1.3. Role
CaCO3 powder plays a key role in many industries, thanks to its diverse properties and compatibility with many different types of materials.
In the paper industry: CaCO3 is used as a filler and surface coating, improving the whiteness, smoothness, brightness, and printability of paper. It can also increase the strength and water resistance of paper.
In the paint industry: CaCO3 is an important component, helping to increase coverage, color durability, weather resistance, and reduce the gloss of paint. It can also improve the adhesion of paint to the surface and minimize the formation of cracks.
In the plastics industry: CaCO3 is widely used as a filler, helping to reduce product costs, increase stiffness, improve mechanical properties and printability. It can also improve the heat resistance and flame retardancy of plastic.
In the construction industry: CaCO3 also plays an important role, being the main component of cement, mortar, and other building materials, helping to increase the strength, hardness, and load-bearing capacity of structures.
In the food industry: CaCO3 is used as a calcium supplement, acidity regulator, and coloring agent, ensuring the quality and safety of products.
In the pharmaceutical industry: CaCO3 is used as an excipient in the production of drugs and functional foods, helping to improve the solubility and absorption of drugs.
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2.Benefits of CaCO3 Powder to EuroPlas Products
CaCO3 powder is an important plastic industry additive that helps improve the quality of plastic products and reduce production costs. The use of CaCO3 can help manufacturers minimize production costs and increase profits. CaCO3 powder has many benefits when used as an additive in the plastics industry:
| Benefit |
Description
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| Brightness & Opacity |
CaCO3 has a natural whiteness, helping plastic products achieve the desired brightness or opacity without the need for expensive bleaching or opacifying agents. This not only helps save costs but also ensures the aesthetics of the product.
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In the production of PE film, the use of CaCO3 helps the film have a natural whiteness, increases aesthetics and printability, and reduces the amount of whitening agent needed.
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Economical Cost
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With abundant reserves and simple extraction and processing procedures, CaCO3 is very inexpensive compared to other additives. This allows manufacturers to use it in large quantities without worrying about input material costs.
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Instead of using 100% expensive virgin plastic, manufacturers can replace a portion with CaCO3, significantly reducing production costs while still ensuring product quality. |
| Inertness & Compatibility |
CaCO3 is an inert substance that does not react with other components in the plastic formula, helping to maintain the stability of the final product. At the same time, it has good compatibility with many types of plastics, easily mixed and evenly dispersed during production.
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In the production of PVC plastic pipes, CaCO3 helps increase the hardness and durability of the pipes, while not affecting the processing process and product quality.
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Improved Mechanical Properties
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CaCO3 can improve some mechanical properties of plastic products, such as hardness, tensile strength, impact resistance, and heat resistance. This helps the product meet technical requirements and have a longer lifespan.
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In the production of plastic machine parts, the use of CaCO3 helps increase the hardness and load-bearing capacity of the parts, ensuring stable and durable operation during use. |
Increased Productivity and Reduced Processing Time
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The use of CaCO3 can help increase productivity and reduce processing time in the plastic production process. CaCO3 has good thermal conductivity, helping to reduce product cooling time after molding, while improving processability and minimizing product defects.
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In the production of plastic toys, CaCO3 helps reduce product cooling time, increases productivity and reduces production costs, while ensuring the safety of children when using.
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CaCO3 powder brings many practical benefits to EuroPlas products, from improving physical properties and reducing production costs to increasing productivity and protecting the environment. The reasonable application of CaCO3 helps EuroPlas create high-quality, competitively priced, and environmentally friendly plastic products.
3. Which EuroPlas Products Use CaCO3 Powder?
CaCO3 powder is widely used by EuroPlas in many different product lines. EuroPlas has proven that CaCO3 powder is not just a regular filler, but also an effective solution to enhance product value. The table below will provide detailed information about these products, including descriptions, applications, and the percentage of CaCO3 used.
| Product |
Description
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Application
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Percentage |
HIPS Filler Masterbatch
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Milk-white plastic granules, containing superfine CaCO3 limestone powder, help improve the impact resistance, stiffness, and printability of the product. This product is easily dispersed in HIPS plastic, without affecting the processing process and product quality. |
Production of machine parts, electronic equipment housings, household appliances, toys, packaging materials.
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10% - 50% |
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PE Filler Masterbatch
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EFPE 1001 Filler Masterbatch
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White plastic granules, containing surface-treated CaCO3 powder, help improve the brightness, opacity, and water resistance of PE film. This product is easily mixed and evenly dispersed in PE plastic, without causing nozzle clogging and minimizing product defects.
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Production of nylon bags, agricultural films, shrink films, bottles, food packaging.
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10% - 60% |
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PP Filler Masterbatch
& EFPP 1001 Filler Masterbatch
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White plastic granules, containing CaCO3 powder with uniform particle size, help improve the stiffness, heat resistance, and scratch resistance of PP products. This product is easy to process and form, suitable for many different production technologies.
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Production of household appliances, furniture, toys, automotive components, building materials.
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10% - 40% |
BioNeXT (102, 152, 500)
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Compostable bio-compound containing CaCO3 as a reinforcer and functional filler. Different variants feature varied ratios of CaCO3 and biopolymers, tailored for specific applications.
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Food packaging, agricultural films, and environmentally friendly disposable products.
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Varies |
| BioMates 01 |
Biodegradable bio-compound containing CaCO3 for improved processability and cost reduction. Used in various applications where biodegradability is important. |
Agricultural film, shopping bags, and other packaging applications. |
Varies |
PVC Compound CaCO3
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PVC compound blended with CaCO3 powder to enhance rigidity, durability, and reduce cost. Formulations can be tailored to meet specific product requirements.
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Pipes, profiles, sheets, and various PVC products.
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5% - 30% |
ABS Compound CaCO3 (7003, 3002, 2018)
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ABS compound incorporating CaCO3 to increase stiffness, improve dimensional stability, and lower costs. Different grades feature varied ratios of CaCO3 and other additives to suit different applications. |
Automotive parts, equipment housings, household appliances, and toys.
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10% - 40%
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EuroPlas uses CaCO3 powder in many different product lines to improve properties, reduce costs, and meet the technical requirements of each specific application. The selection of appropriate CaCO3 type and mixing ratio is an important factor to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the final product.
See more: Which EuroPlas' Products Used CaCO3 Powder?
4. Conclusion
CaCO3 powder plays an important role in improving the properties and reducing the production costs of EuroPlas products. Thanks to outstanding benefits such as brightness, heat resistance, and properties that do not change the characteristics of virgin plastic, CaCO3 has become an indispensable additive in many industries. EuroPlas provides high-quality CaCO3 powder solutions, meeting the diverse needs of customers and helping to optimize production processes, while bringing superior products in terms of quality and cost. The application of CaCO3 powder not only helps EuroPlas enhance its competitiveness but also contributes to the sustainable development of the plastic industry. Please contact EuroPlas now for fast consulting and additional detailed information!