PVC PE, PP & PS Biodegradable Polymers Thermosets Rigid Polymer Applications Calcium Carbonate adds functionality to polymer products and is essential for the production of certain products. Contact us Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us DOWNLOAD LIBRARY Literature Polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or compounds containing one of the two materials are the material of choice for applications such as trays, cutlery or agriculture clips. The use of Calcium Carbonate in these hydrolysis-sensitive polymers requires a special surface modification on the calcium carbonate to prevent polymer degradation during extrusion. Answering the market demand to use more Calcium Carbonate in biopolymers, Omya has developed Omya Smartfill, which also gives the PLA better elongation, impact strength and punchability. BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS Download flyer RIGID SOLUTIONS | The building and construction industry is looking for new solutions that are reliable in performance, meeting upcoming regulatory requirements and good aesthetics for front facing applications. Omya offers a wide range and versatile portfolio to address these needs and being used in applications such as pipes and profiles. Hydrocarb XP, a renowned brand from Omya is the reference product for the production of quality window profiles with higher filler loads at the same surface gloss compared to other natural Calcium Carbonates available on the market. POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC) Download flyer Calcium Carbonate is very common in consumers day to day applications such as electrical appliances, drainage and irrigation pipes and packaging materials like trays and bottles. Its value in rigid applications is to improve stiffness and dimensional stability, and because of the improved thermal conductivity, thick-wall parts cool down faster and production efficiency increases. POLYETHYLENE (PE), POLYPROPYLENE (PP) AND POLYSTYRENE (PS) Contact us Omya Calcium Carbonate is used in high addition amounts in thermoset systems such as unsaturated polyester (UP) resins in bulk or sheet molding compounds (BMC /SMC) for the automotive industry. This includes applications requiring an ultra-smooth surface such as "Class A" applications. Other thermoset systems such as epoxy or melamine resins also achieve cost and performance benefits from using Calcium Carbonate. For cultured marble applications Omya developed a lightweight filler solution based on closed cell expanded perlite under the Omyasphere brand portfolio. The reduction in weight will benefit the handling process and total production cost. THERMOSETS Learn more Video POLYMERS | Markets | Solutions | Library | In addition to our wide range of Calcium Carbonate products, Omya offers a selection of complementary products for the manufacturing of rigid polymers from leading suppliers of specialty chemicals: Impact modifiers Flame retardants Masterbatch TiO2 Other additives Please get in touch for local product availability or technical assistance. Contact us COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS © Omya 2021 Data Protection Notice Terms & Conditions Imprint Adding Functionality, Profitability and Sustainability to Polymers The polymer value chain is no exception to the process of continuous improvement in cost efficiency and supply chain optimization. Omya products and solutions help improve profitability by lowering overall raw material cost and increasing productivity. Functionality Profitability Sustainability To prevent decomposition during extrusion it is usually required to pre-dry PET. Since Calcium Carbonate is naturally a hygroscopic material, it's surface must be modified to minimize moisture absorption. Extrusion tests with the most common hydrophobized Calcium Carbonate grades have shown that these grades do not meet the requirements of PET. To improve the processability of Calcium Carbonate in PET, OmyaPET was developed, which shows excellent performance as a functional additive in the production of PET articles and reduces overall production costs. POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) Learn more OmyaPET, Calcium Carbonate for White Opaque PET Applications Thanks to the outstanding functionality of OmyaPET, excellent opacities are achieved in the stretch blow molding process and both production costs and the carbon footprint are reduced. Learn more Discover How to Increase the Filler Content in Demanding Rigid PVC Applications Hydrocarb XP ultra-fine natural Calcium Carbonate is the choice to maintain a high gloss with high filler loads. Download flyer Benefits of Omya Smartfill in Biopolymers Preventing hydrolysis is crucial when extruding Calcium Carbonate with PLA and PHA as well as improving brittleness and elongation in the end application. Download flyer How to Maximize the Extruder Output With Omyamax High filler loading and extrusion performance are crucial for the production of economic Calcium Carbonate concentrates. Download flyer LATEST INNOVATIONS PET Careers Construction Consumer Goods Environmental Solutions Paper and Board Polymers This website uses cookies This website uses cookies to create a more valuable and consistent experience for you and to analyze our traffic. By clicking 'Accept all cookies' you agree with their use for performance and analytics purposes. Privacy policy Accept all cookies Accept necessary cookies only