Calcium Carbonate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- CaCO3
- Whiting
Industrial calcium carbonate supplier for plastics, paint, rubber, paper, construction, food and pharmaceutical buyers in Malaysia. Also known as CaCO3, calcite powder and whiting, this white mineral powder is selected mainly as a ground filler and extender rather than as a consumer supplement or chalk product.
Commercial coverage on this page centres on ground calcium carbonate (GCC), uncoated mesh-specified powder, coated grades for polymer work, and suitable food or pharmaceutical grades when those controls are required. Mesh, whiteness, moisture and coating type drive selection more than a single generic powder label.
Keep this identity separate from precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), which is a manufactured product with its own specification model. Also keep calcium oxide (quicklime), hydrated lime and coarse limestone aggregate outside the enquiry unless that is the material you actually need.
Send the required grade, application, target mesh or particle size, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 471-34-1
- Formula
- CaCO3
- Grade
- industrial, ground, food, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white to off-white fine powder according to mesh and grade
Calcium Carbonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground calcium carbonate (GCC) | ground white powder | — | General industrial filler and extender work in plastics, paint, rubber, paper and dry-mix products where a ground mineral powder is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Uncoated calcium carbonate powder | uncoated fine or mesh-specified powder | — | Cost-effective filler and extender duties where surface treatment is not required and mesh or particle size is the main selection point. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Coated calcium carbonate | surface-treated powder | — | Plastics, masterbatch and selected polymer compounds where coating improves dispersion, loading and compatibility with the resin system. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food grade calcium carbonate | high-purity fine powder | — | Food and beverage processing where a food-grade mineral powder is required as a calcium source, anti-caking aid or processing mineral. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade calcium carbonate | high-purity fine powder | — | Pharmaceutical and related formulation duties when a pharmaceutical or pharmacopoeia-linked grade and documentation set are specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy calcium carbonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for calcium carbonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white fine powder according to mesh and grade | — |
| Chemical identity | calcium carbonate (CaCO3) | — |
| Solubility | practically insoluble in water; dissolves in dilute acids with gas evolution | — |
| Grade controls | particle size or mesh, whiteness or brightness, moisture, CaCO3 content, coating type where applicable, and residue confirmed against the required grade | — |
Calcium Carbonate applications
Safety and handling
Store dry and sealed, off the floor. Protect from moisture so the powder stays free-flowing. Control dust during handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about calcium carbonate
What is ground calcium carbonate (GCC)?
Ground calcium carbonate, often abbreviated GCC, is calcium carbonate produced by grinding natural limestone or calcite mineral to a specified powder size. It is the main industrial form covered on this page for filler, extender and related mineral duties.
Is precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) the same as GCC?
No. GCC is ground mineral calcium carbonate. Precipitated calcium carbonate is a manufactured product with its own production route, particle profile and specification language. Do not treat them as interchangeable grades of one powder; name the identity you need when enquiring.
When should I request coated versus uncoated calcium carbonate?
Uncoated powder is common for general filler and extender work where mesh and cost are the main drivers. Coated grades are often chosen for plastics and masterbatch when surface treatment helps dispersion and resin compatibility. State the polymer or process so the coating type can be considered.
Is industrial calcium carbonate the same as food or pharmaceutical grade?
No. Industrial GCC and filler grades serve plastics, paint, rubber, paper and construction. Food and pharmaceutical grades need their own purity, impurity and documentation controls. Name the grade family with the enquiry rather than assuming one powder serves all uses.
How does calcium carbonate differ from quicklime or hydrated lime?
Calcium carbonate is CaCO3, typically supplied as ground mineral powder. Quicklime is calcium oxide (CaO) and hydrated lime is calcium hydroxide. They are different chemicals with different process behaviour and are not grades of calcium carbonate.
What specifications should a buyer provide for calcium carbonate?
State the intended application and any required limits for particle size or mesh, whiteness or brightness, moisture, CaCO3 content, coating type and residue. For a formulation already in production, include the current specification or a representative sample requirement.
Can documentation and packing be requested with the quotation?
Yes. List the required product documents and preferred pack format in the enquiry. Available documentation, packing and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a calcium carbonate price enquiry?
Provide the grade or form, application, target mesh or particle size, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.