Limestone Powder
White powder · CAS 471-34-1
DocumentsSpec sheet (PDF, 34 KB)Safety Data Sheet (PDF, 78 KB)
Overview
Limestone Powder (CAS 471-34-1) is one of the salts & minerals products Suraj Chemicals supplies to industrial, institutional and manufacturing buyers across India from our Chennai base. It is commonly used for filler for paints, plastics and rubber; flue gas desulphurization; soil conditioning, among other applications in the salts & minerals category. We pack Limestone Powder in 25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request, and can arrange bulk, drum or tanker quantities for larger requirements — full characteristics, applications and downloadable documentation are below, or you can request a quote directly.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Whiteness | 91% |
| Moisture Content | 0.05% (w/w) |
| Matter Insoluble in Water | 95.83% |
| Acid Insoluble Content | 46.09% |
| pH (10% aqueous suspension) | 9.59 |
| Calcium Oxide (as CaO) | 46.05% (w/w) |
| Calcium (as CaCO₃) | 82.18% |
| Residue on 240 mesh | 0.10% (w/w) |
| Retained on 150 micron | 0.00% (w/w) |
| Lead / Selenium / Arsenic / Antimony / Cadmium | ND (DL: 0.5 PPM) each |
| Barium (as Ba) | 0.045% (w/w) |
| Particle Size | 75 microns |
These values come from our own lab test on Limestone Powder. They vary slightly from batch to batch, so ask for a current certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- Filler for paints, plastics and rubber
- Flue gas desulphurization
- Soil conditioning
- Construction and cement manufacturing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Limestone Powder?
Limestone Powder is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white powder, identified by CAS number 471-34-1. It falls under our Salts & Minerals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Limestone Powder used for?
Typical applications include: Filler for paints, plastics and rubber; Flue gas desulphurization; Soil conditioning; Construction and cement manufacturing.
How should Limestone Powder be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Limestone Powder in?
25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Limestone Powder?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Limestone Powder hazardous to handle?
The Safety Data Sheet for Limestone Powder does not classify it as hazardous under GHS. It is still an industrial chemical, so use normal good practice — avoid unnecessary dust, skin and eye contact, store as advised above, and download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Limestone Powder?
Yes. a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Limestone Powder is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Limestone Powder?
Yes. use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Limestone Powder.
Actual packaging as supplied by Suraj Chemicals
CAS Number
471-34-1
Appearance
White powder
Packaging
25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, covered area.
Shelf Life
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.