Ground Gypsum Superfine White is an extremely high purity, micronised gypsum grade, obtained from naturally occurring mineral.
This product is used as a food additive (E516) or food processing aid.
It is used as an additive for acceleration of setting time or as a filler in, for example, tile adhesive, crack filler formulations and polymers.
Very High Purity Natural Gypsum
Food additive (E516)
Fine Particle Size
Halal & Kosher certified
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Apparent Density (g/cm³) | 0.9 |
| Bulk density (loose) kg / m³ | 900 |
| Colorometer a* value | 0.25 |
| Colorometer b* value | 3 |
| Colorometer L* value | 93 |
| Colour | White |
| Compacted bulk density (kg/m3) | 1200 |
| Gypsum Hardness (MOH scale) | 2 |
| Mean particle diameter (microns) | 20 |
| Oil Absorption ml / g | 33 |
| Sieve Analysis (Mesh size and % weight retained) |
2.5% at 150 µm 15% at 75 µm |
| Specific gravity of gypsum | 2.32 |
| Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | CaSO4.2H2O |
| Chemical Name | Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate |
| Minimum gypsum purity % | 99 |
| Moisture Content % | 0% at manufacture |
| pH | 7 |
| Solubility of gypsum in water g / litre | 2.1 |
| Water of crystallization % | 23 |
This product is manufactured from a naturally occurring mineral and therefore variations in colour and non-gypsum content are to be
expected.
Disclosure Statement
The Product is not processed to control microbial pathogens, including Salmonella.
The grinding and packaging of this product does not include a validated kill step for microbial pathogens.
Since Saint-Gobain Formula does not process this product to control microbial pathogens you should ensure that you will minimise or prevent this hazard in connection with your further manufacturing of the product into food products that you produce.
Physical Hazards:
+ HACCP – 25Kg paper sacks
+ Non-Metallic: 1.0mm screen after grinding
+ Metallic: Tunnel metal detection – calibrated to 2.5mm Fe, 3.00mm Stainless steel, 3.0mm non-ferrous
Application Performance: Since the conditions under which Ground Gypsum Superfine White is used are varied and beyond our
control, performance is not guaranteed for any particular application.
Packaging available : 25 kg
Shelf life : 24
Packaging available : 1 T
Shelf life : 24
Packaging available : < 30 T
Shelf life : Technical properties noted are at receipt of goods