Adhesives and Sealant

Precipitated Calcium carbonate PCC plays a critical role in improving adhesive and sealant formulations, a sealant is viscous or thixotropic material which after curing changes into elastic rubber and it’s used to provide a seal against air and gas leaks and reduce noise, dust, fire, fumes and leaks., GCC’s can sometimes make up to 80% of the formulation.

Roofing shingles

Roofing manufacturers often incorporate ground calcium carbonate into their formulations to improve the materials' resistance to weathering, UV radiation, and moisture, making them better equipped to withstand the harsh conditions they are exposed to. Roofing shingles should provide reliable protection for homes and buildings while maintaining their aesthetic appeal. Incorporating ground calcium carbonate into the production process for roofing shingles has several benefits like increased stiffness and durability to increase the products’ longevity. In addition to increasing the durability of the product, GCC can also provide additional flame retardancy to increase home safety.

Paper-making industry

used to make products with a shiny white colour, glossy finish, and firm texture for printing and dyeing.

PVC

Calcium carbonates have long been recognized as useful additives for thermoplastics and particularly in PVC for many applications. Ground calcium carbonate (GCC) is generally used as a filler with an interesting ratio performance/price.

Paint and coating industry

Ground Calcium Carbonate GCC; because of its ability to provide weather resistance, protect the coating against corrosion, reduce drying time, and maintain the proper acidity of the coating material, calcium carbonate is as an extender and as an agent to either reduce or enhance gloss.

Industry

Adhesives and Sealant

Roofing shingles

Paper-making industry

PVC