PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE

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Calcium compounds such as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium Sulphate are widely distributed in nature. Calcium carbonate forms major constituents of the earth is crust and occurs as massive beds of limestone, chalk and marble. It is found as dolomite in which part of the calcium is replaced by magnesium. Precipitated calcium carbonate is produced in a number of different grades which range is particle size from 9.03 to 15 micron. It is widely used in the manufacture of toothpaste and powder, in rubber, plastics, paper, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and cement industries. Due to its wide use and growth of end user industries precipitated calcium carbonate has good demand in future.

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

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Profile: Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. It has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, marble and chalk: CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. The most common arrangement for both precipitated and ground calcium carbonates is the hexagonal form known as calcite. Calcium carbonates, including PCC, are considered to be non toxic. As long as the PCC meets certain purity requirements, it can be used as a direct food additive, as a pharmaceutical or as an indirect additive in paper products that come in contact with food. Similar acceptances and approvals exist around the world where PCCs are widely used in these applications. PCC is purer than the limestone from which it is made, and is lower in silica and lead. Product characteristics: • Chemical formula - CaCO3 • Molecular Weight - 100.09 gm/mol. • Appearance - Brilliant white • Density - 0.28gms/cc to 0.9 gm/cc • Assay of material - 98.7% • Crystallography - hexagonal Application: Precipitated calcium carbonate is a versatile additive for use in a wide range of plastic and elastomeric applications. Its regular and controlled crystalline shape and ultrafine particle size together with the hydrophobic surface coating combine to the benefit of both polymer processing and subsequent physical properties. Precipitated calcium carbonate is one of a unique class of additives which can be classified as being multi functional providing the end user with an outstanding cost/performance opportunity. Some of the important uses of precipitated calcium carbonate are: • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is widely used by Paper Industry to manufacture alkaline media paper making. • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate improves the Brightness, Smoothness, and Opacity of Paper. It also increases the ink receptivity. Precipitated Calcium Carbonate reduces the cost of production of Papermaking. • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is widely used by Paint Industries for the manufacturing of Emulsion Paint and Powder Coatings. • Pharmaceutical Industries use precipitated Calcium Carbonate in the fermentation process and to manufacture tapped density tablet making. • Detergent Powder manufacturers for premium powders use precipitated Calcium Carbonate only. • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used by Rubber Product Manufacturers for the manufacturing of different rubber products like Tyres, Tubes, Hawai Chappals, Soles, Straps and other rubber parts. • Ink manufacturers use precipitated Calcium Carbonate as an ant settling agent. • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used by the chewing gum, powder drinks and wine manufacturers. Global Scenario: Worldwide, almost 10 million tons of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is produced annually for use in a wide range of end-use applications. Roughly 70% of the total is consumed by the paper industry for the filling and coating of paper. Large amounts of PCC are also used in the filling of polymers, as a pigment in paint, and as a thixotrope in sealant and plastisol formulations. In addition, PCC with sufficient purity can be used for food and pharmaceutical applications. Global demand for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) is forecast to grow by an average of 4%py from around 13Mt in 2007 to nearly 16Mt by 2012. Growth rates will be highest in the paint (6%py) and rubber (4%py) industries though the largest increases in terms of tonnage will be in paper and paint. The demand of PCC in the market is immense and therefore its market position is splendid. Hence it is an excellent field to venture.

PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE

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Profile Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. It has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, marble and chalk: CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), a manufactured form of calcium carbonate, is made by first hydrating high-calcium quicklime, and then reacting the resulting slurry or milk oflime with carbon dioxide. The resulting product is extremely white and has a uniformly small particle size. It has numerous uses, most notably in the paper industry. With the trend in papermaking toward using the alkaline over the acid process, PCC is being used increasingly as a filler and coating pigment for premium quality paper. The trend is to produce PCC in slurry form at satellite plants located near the paper mills, using commercial quicklime, although it is also produced and sold commercially. Properties Calcium Carbonate PPT is synthetically processed from naturally occurring high grade lime stone. The material is brilliant white and can be supplied in different bulk densities from 0.28 gms/cc to 0.9 gms/cc, depending upon the requirement of end user. This alone is the Major advantage of precipitate calcium carbonate. The assay of material is around 98.7 % as CaCO3. Application PCC is used to enhance the brightness, color, smoothness, and bulk of the paper, replacing more expensive paper pulp. Approximately 75% of worldwide PCC production is used for this purpose. Calcium carbonates, including PCC, are considered to be non-toxic. PCC is also used extensively as a plastics additive, white paint pigment, putty, ingredient in sealers and adhesives, and specialized filler. It has replaced clays and similar substances in many applications, in which it serves as a filler (to add density to the final product). It is also an important ingredient in toothpaste. Precipitated calcium carbonate is a versatile additive for use in a wide range of plastic and elastomeric applications. Its regular and controlled crystalline shape and ultrafine particle size together with the hydrophobic surface coating combine to the benefit of both polymer processing and subsequent physical properties. Market Scenario Calcium Carbonate is being manufactured in India since last three decades. The approximate demand of this product in India is around 300000 MT per annum. This product is mainly used as filler by different industry. Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is better substitute then most of the fillers in different categories. Around 75% of the total output of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate of the world is consumed by Paper Industry alone. Detergent powder manufacturers due to its characteristics of high water absorption capacity and fluffiness use precipitated Calcium Carbonate. World demand for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is forecast to grow by an average of 4%py from around 13MT in 2007 to nearly 16 MT by 2012.

PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE

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Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)—also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), is made by first hydrating high-calcium quicklime, and then reacting the resulting slurry or "milk-of lime" with carbon dioxide. The resulting product is extremely white and has a uniformly small particle size. It has numerous uses, most notably in the paper industry. With the trend in papermaking towards using the alkaline over the acid process, PCC is being used increasingly as a filler and coating pigment for premium quality paper. The trend is to produce PCC in slurry form at satellite plants located near the paper mills, using commercial quicklime, although it is also produced and sold commercially. PCC is used to enhance the brightness, color, smoothness, and bulk of the paper, replacing more expensive paper pulp. Approximately 75% of worldwide PCC production is used for this purpose. Calcium carbonates, including PCC, are considered to be non-toxic. As long as the PCC meets certain purity requirements, it can be used as a direct food additive, as a pharmaceutical or as an indirect additive in paper products that come in contact with food. Uses • PCC is used to enhance the brightness, color, smoothness, and bulk of the paper, replacing more expensive paper pulp. • PCC is also used extensively as a plastics additive, white paint pigment, putty, ingredient in sealers and adhesives, and specialized filler. • It is also an important ingredient in toothpaste. • Calcium carbonate is also used in the purification of iron from iron ore in a blast furnace. The carbonate is calcined in situ to give calcium oxide, which forms a slag with various impurities present, and separates from the purified iron. • Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), pre-dispersed in slurry form, is a common filler material for latex gloves. • Pharmaceutical Industries use precipitated Calcium Carbonate in the fermentation process and to manufacture tapped density tablet making. It is used to neutralize the acids in fermentation process and for calcium supplement tablets. • Detergent powder manufacturers due to its characteristics of high water absorption capacity and fluffiness as this makes the powder free flowing and fluffiness makes it look bigger pack. • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is used by rubber product manufacturers for the manufacturing of different rubber products like Tyres, Tubes, Hawai Chappals, Soles, Straps and other rubber parts. • The chewing gum manufacturers uses it as a calcium supplement as a mold release material where as powder drinks manufacturers uses it to neutralize excess acid in the food. The Wine manufacturers use Precipitated Calcium Carbonate as a filtration aid. Market Survey Worldwide, almost 10 million tons of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is produced annually for use in a wide range of end use applications. Roughly 70% of the total is consumed by the paper industry for the filling and coating of paper. Large amounts of PCC are also used in the filling of polymers, as a pigment in paint, and as a thixotrope in sealant and plastisol formulations. ? The largest market for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) in the United States is the paper industry, where it is used predominantly as a filler. In 2010, approximately 90% of the PCC produced was consumed by the paper industry. Growth was attributed to the paper industry's conversion from acid papermaking technology to alkaline and to the success of the PCC on-site satellite plant concept where producers supply product from plants located adjacent to paper mills. The paper industry is the largest consumer of PCC. Using an estimated 5.5 MT, this market accounted for over 40% of world PCC consumption. The traditional use for PCC in paper has been as filler, but demands for coating grades including blends of PCC and GCC, is increasing. Plastics are the second largest market for PCC. Consumption worldwide in this market totaled 3.5Mt. Asia dominates consumption, accounting for some 85% of the world total. The largest market for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) in the United States is the paper industry, where it is used predominantly as filler. Forecast growth in Chinese PCC consumption reflects rising domestic demand for paper, for paints and plastics in the construction industry, and for rubber. Chinese PCC consumption is forecast to rise by 6%py to reach 13Mt in 2014. Few Major Companies names are listed below: Dewan Rubber Inds. Ltd. Genus Prime Infra Ltd. Thirani Chemicals Ltd. [Merged] Gulshan Polyols Ltd. Niraj Petrochemicals Ltd. Searsole Chemicals Ltd. Samana Plastic Ltd. Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. [Merged] Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd.

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Description:
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)—also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonates, including PCC, are considered to be non-toxic. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has Affirmed calcium carbonate to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). As long as the PCC meets certain purity requirements, it can be used as a direct food additive, as a pharmaceutical or as an indirect additive in paper products that come in contact with food. Similar acceptances and approvals exist around the world where PCCs are widely used in these applications. Precipitated calcium carbonate is a versatile additive for use in a wide range of plastic and elastomeric applications Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), pre-dispersed in slurry form, is a common filler material for latex gloves with the aim of achieving maximum saving in material and production costs. The approximate demand of this product in India is around 300000 MT per annum. World demand for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is forecast to grow by an average of 4%py from around 13Mt in 2007 to nearly 16Mt by 2012. Growth rates will be highest in the paint (6%py) and rubber (4%py) industries though the largest increases in terms of tonnage will be in paper and paint. Much of the increase in demand will take place in Asia, especially in China, with much lower rates of growth forecast for North America and Europe. The largest regional market for PCC is in Asia, followed by North America and Europe. Few Indian Major Players are as under:- Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd. Dewan Rubber Inds. Ltd. Genus Prime Infra Ltd. Gulshan Polyols Ltd. Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. Niraj Petrochemicals Ltd. Samana Plastic Ltd. Searsole Chemicals Ltd. Thirani Chemicals Ltd.

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Description:

Sizing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)—also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. It has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, marble and chalk: CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. The most common arrangement for both precipitated and ground calcium carbonates is the hexagonal form known as calcite. Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), a manufactured form of calcium carbonate, is made by first hydrating high-calcium quicklime, and then reacting the resulting slurry or "milk-of lime" with carbon dioxide. The resulting product is extremely white and has a uniformly small particle size. It has numerous uses, most notably in the paper industry. With the trend in papermaking toward using the alkaline over the acid process, PCC is being used increasingly as a filler and coating pigment for premium quality paper. The trend is to produce PCC in slurry form at satellite plants located near the paper mills, using commercial quicklime, although it is also produced and sold commercially. PCC is used to enhance the brightness, color, smoothness, and bulk of the paper, replacing more expensive paper pulp. Approximately 75% of worldwide PCC production is used for this purpose. According to GIA, Global market for Calcium Carbonate is projected to reach 94 million tons by 2018, driven by the rising consumption in paper and plastic industries and the growing demand for PCC and GCC in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) is an inorganic mineral that finds extensive use as functional and commercial filler in plastic, paper, rubber, coatings, light chemicals, and architectural materials, among others. Growth in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) market would be driven by the increasing number of paper mills and rising demand from plastics sector. Any entrepreneur venture into this field will be successful. Few Indian Major Players are as under • Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd. • Dewan Rubber Inds. Ltd. • Fimakem India Ltd. • Genus Prime Infra Ltd. • Gulshan Polyols Ltd. • Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. • Lime Chemicals Ltd. • Niraj Petrochemicals Ltd. • Samana Plastic Ltd. • Searsole Chemicals Ltd. • Shyam Textiles Ltd. • Thirani Chemicals Ltd. • U P Lime-Chem Ltd.

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

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Sizing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)—also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. It has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, marble and chalk: CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. The most common arrangement for both precipitated and ground calcium carbonates is the hexagonal form known as calcite. Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), a manufactured form of calcium carbonate, is made by first hydrating high-calcium quicklime, and then reacting the resulting slurry or "milk-of lime" with carbon dioxide. The resulting product is extremely white and has a uniformly small particle size. It has numerous uses, most notably in the paper industry. With the trend in papermaking toward using the alkaline over the acid process, PCC is being used increasingly as a filler and coating pigment for premium quality paper. The trend is to produce PCC in slurry form at satellite plants located near the paper mills, using commercial quicklime, although it is also produced and sold commercially. PCC is used to enhance the brightness, color, smoothness, and bulk of the paper, replacing more expensive paper pulp. Approximately 75% of worldwide PCC production is used for this purpose. According to GIA, Global market for Calcium Carbonate is projected to reach 94 million tons by 2018, driven by the rising consumption in paper and plastic industries and the growing demand for PCC and GCC in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) is an inorganic mineral that finds extensive use as functional and commercial filler in plastic, paper, rubber, coatings, light chemicals, and architectural materials, among others. Growth in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) market would be driven by the increasing number of paper mills and rising demand from plastics sector. Any entrepreneur venture into this field will be successful. Few Indian Major Players are as under • Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd. • Dewan Rubber Inds. Ltd. • Fimakem India Ltd. • Genus Prime Infra Ltd. • Gulshan Polyols Ltd. • Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. • Lime Chemicals Ltd. • Niraj Petrochemicals Ltd. • Samana Plastic Ltd. • Searsole Chemicals Ltd. • Shyam Textiles Ltd. • Thirani Chemicals Ltd. • U P Lime-Chem Ltd.