Welcome to SS Mineralz Chemical Plant

Understanding the Foundation: What is Masterbatch?

Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of pigments, additives, and carrier resins used to efficiently color or impart specific properties to base polymers during the plastics manufacturing process. Using masterbatch ensures homogeneous dispersion, cost-effectiveness, and cleaner production compared to adding raw additives directly.

The Siva Sankara Advantage: Purity Meets Precision Grinding

At Siva Sankara Minerals, we don't just supply calcium carbonate; we engineer it. Our commitment to excellence is built on two foundational pillars:

1. Premium Raw Material: We import the highest grade, brilliantly white limestone from Oman, renowned for its exceptional chemical purity (>99% CaCO₃) and low abrasive impurities.
2. Advanced Micronizing Technology: This superior limestone is processed through our state-of-the-art 28-roller Micro Grinding Mill (incorporating German engineering technology). This delivers a level of particle size control and consistency that is unmatched in the industry.

The result? An uncoated calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) that offers unparalleled performance and reliability for your masterbatch formulations.

1. Cost Reduction (Extension / Dilution)

• Primary Function: Acts as a high-loading filler, displacing more expensive polymer resin and pigment.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: Our high purity allows for maximum possible loadings without compromising surface finish or process stability.

2. Improved Processability and Stability

• Primary Function: Improves the melt flow index (MFI), enhancing extrusion speed and reducing energy consumption.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The ultra-consistent particle size from our 28-roller mill ensures a predictable and uniform reduction in melt viscosity, eliminating surprises during production.

3. Enhanced Mechanical Properties

• Primary Function: Improves stiffness and hardness of the final plastic product.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The precise particle geometry and narrow distribution provide optimal reinforcement of the polymer matrix, allowing for better property management.

4. Superior Whiteness and Opacity

• Primary Function: Contributes to whiteness and luminosity, reducing the required loading of expensive TiO₂.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The combination of Omani limestone (inherent high brightness) and our gentle grinding process results in a product with exceptional natural whiteness and light-scattering properties.

5. Excellent Carrier Resin Wet-Out

• Primary Function: The uncoated, hydrophilic surface allows for excellent wetting by polar carrier resins (e.g., PVC).

Our unique process ensures:

• Unmatched Consistency: German-engineered milling technology guarantees a tight and repeatable Particle Size Distribution (PSD), batch after batch.
• Superior Dispersion: Precise Micronization minimizes agglomeration, reducing the energy required for dispersion and ensuring a flawless finish in your end product.
• High Chemical Purity: Omani limestone ensures low levels of silica and other contaminants, protecting your processing equipment and ensuring brilliant color development.

Let Our Expertise Guide You

Our technical team understands masterbatch production. We provide more than just a product; we provide a solution tailored to your formulation challenges.

Contact us today to experience the difference that premium raw materials and German grinding technology can make.

Siva Sankara Minerals
90 63 00 9888
venureddy@ssmineralz.com

  Technical Data Sheet: PAINT INDUSTRY

Introduction: Engineered for Excellence in Paint

In paint chemistry, performance is dictated by the quality and consistency of raw materials. At Siva Sankara Minerals, we are dedicated to engineering the finest uncoated calcium carbonate through a commitment to two critical factors:

1. Source Purity: We source only the top-grade, high-brightness limestone from Oman, known for its superior whiteness and minimal metallic impurities.
2. Precision Grinding: We process this premium ore through our advanced 28-roller Micro Grinding Mill (with German technology), achieving unparalleled control over particle shape and size distribution.

This powerful combination delivers an uncoated calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) that provides formulators with unmatched consistency and performance.

Key Technical Functions and Benefits

1. Cost-Effective Extender & Volume Builder

• Primary Function: Economically builds volume and reduces formulation cost.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: Our high purity allows for high loadings without sacrificing film integrity or finish quality.

2. TiO₂ Extension & Improved Opacity (Hiding Power)

• Primary Function: Acts as a spacer for TiO₂ particles, enhancing their efficiency and dry hiding power.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The precise, ultra-fine grades from our mill are perfectly engineered to position themselves between TiO₂ particles, maximizing light scattering and reducing TiO₂ requirements more effectively than broader-distribution fillers.

3. Control of Sheen and Enhancement of Sandability

• Primary Function: Controls finish and improves sandability.
• The Siva Sankara Difference:
  
  • For Matte Paints: Our fine grades provide a perfectly consistent micro-texture for flawless, low-sheen matte finishes.
  • For Primers: Our controlled coarse grades impart optimal roughness for easy, smooth sanding.

4. Improved Suspension and Stability

• Primary Function: Improves anti-settling properties and shelf stability.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The consistent particle morphology and hydrophilic surface interact predictably and effectively with thickeners like HEC, creating a robust rheological network.

5. Reinforcement of the Paint Film

• Primary Function: Increases hardness, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance.
• The Siva Sankara Difference: The high purity ensures these properties are enhanced without the risk of water spotting or discoloration from impurities.

For formulators who value consistency and performance, our product offers distinct advantages:

• Predictable Rheology: Tight Particle Size Distribution (PSD) means predictable interactions with your additives, simplifying R&D and scale-up.
• Exceptional Brightness: Omani limestone provides a brilliant white base that improves color development in off-whites and pastels.
• Optimized Performance: Whether you need a fine grade for TiO₂ spacing or a coarse grade for reinforcement, our German-technology mill produces the exact grade your formulation requires.

Partner with Our Expertise

We provide more than calcium carbonate; we provide a reliable, high-performance ingredient backed by technical support. Let us help you optimize your formulations for cost, performance, and finish.

Contact us today for technical data sheets and sample requests.

Siva Sankara Minerals
90 63 00 9888
venureddy@ssmineralz.com

Introduction: Building Durability and Value

In the PVC pipe industry, the formulation is critical to achieving the perfect balance of strength, durability, cost-effectiveness, and processability. At Siva Sankara Minerals, we provide a foundational component for this balance: high-performance uncoated calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Our product is engineered from the ground up for excellence. We begin with top-grade limestone imported from Oman, selected for its exceptional chemical purity and structural integrity. This premium material is then processed through our advanced 28-roller Micro Grinding Mill (featuring German technology), resulting in an uncoated calcium carbonate that delivers unmatched consistency and performance in rigid and flexible PVC pipe applications.

1. Cost Optimization (Extension)

• Primary Function: To act as a high-loading filler, efficiently displacing more expensive PVC resin.
• The Siva Sankara Advantage: Our high-purity CaCO₃ allows formulators to incorporate significant loadings without compromising key mechanical properties. This drastically reduces compound cost while maintaining performance, a critical factor in competitive markets like plumbing and conduit.

2. Enhancement of Stiffness and Ring Stiffness

• Primary Function: To significantly improve the modulus (stiffness) of the PVC compound.
• Technical Detail: The rigid, particulate structure of our finely ground CaCO₃ reinforces the PVC polymer matrix. This is paramount for achieving the high Ring Stiffness (SN) required for pipes to resist soil loads and external pressure without deformation. Our consistent particle size ensures uniform reinforcement throughout the pipe wall.

3. Improved Processability and Extrusion Output

• Primary Function: To enhance melt flow and thermal stability during extrusion.
• Technical Detail: The addition of uncoated CaCO₃ improves the thermal conductivity of the PVC melt, leading to more uniform heating and cooling. It also reduces melt viscosity, which allows for:
  
  • Higher Extrusion Rates: Increased production output and lower energy consumption.
  • Smoother Surface Finish: Reduced melt fracture and improved pipe surface quality.
  • Dimensional Stability: Improved control over pipe dimensions and wall thickness.

4. Impact Modifier Synergy

• Primary Function: To work synergistically with impact modifiers to balance stiffness and toughness.
• Technical Detail: While CaCO₃ increases stiffness, it can make the compound more brittle. However, when used in conjunction with impact modifiers (like CPE or MBS), our uncoated CaCO₃ helps formulators precisely tailor the balance between stiffness (for resistance to pressure) and impact strength (for resistance to handling and installation abuse).

5. Improved Weathering and Stability

• Primary Function: To act as a neutral, protective filler.
• Technical Detail: The high chemical purity of our Omani-sourced CaCO₃ ensures it is inert and does not promote degradation of the PVC matrix. It does not absorb UV stabilizers or other critical additives, allowing them to function more effectively. Its white colour also contributes to the reflectivity of the final pipe.

The quality of the filler is paramount to avoiding production issues and ensuring long-term pipe performance. Our manufacturing edge provides critical benefits:

• Tight Particle Size Distribution (PSD): Our German-technology mill produces a consistent and controlled micron-sized product. This eliminates the risk of large agglomerates that can act as stress points, initiating cracks and leading to premature pipe failure under pressure.
• High Chemical Purity (>98.5% CaCO₃): The Omani limestone source ensures extremely low levels of abrasive impurities (e.g., silica) and metallic ions. This protects expensive extrusion equipment (screws, barrels, dies) from wear and corrosion, reducing maintenance downtime.
• Superior Dispersion: The fine, consistent grind allows our CaCO₃ to disperse homogeneously throughout the PVC melt during compounding. This is non-negotiable for achieving uniform mechanical properties around the entire circumference of the pipe.
• Hydrophilic Surface Compatibility: The uncoated, polar surface of our CaCO₃ has excellent affinity for polar PVC polymer chains, promoting good integration and interfacial strength within the composite matrix.

• Pressure Pipes: (Potable water, irrigation) Where a balance of stiffness, pressure resistance, and cost is key.
• Non-Pressure Pipes: (Sewer, drainage, DWV) Where high Ring Stiffness is the primary requirement.
• Conduit & Duct: For electrical and telecommunications conduits requiring high crush resistance.
• Fencing and Profiles: Where surface finish and stiffness are important.

We are more than a supplier; we are a technical partner dedicated to the success of your PVC pipe formulations. Our uncoated calcium carbonate is engineered to provide a competitive edge through superior quality, enhanced processing, and optimal cost-performance ratios.

Our technical team can provide guidance on optimal loading levels and compound formulation to meet specific industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM).

Contact us today to discuss your requirements, request technical data sheets, and receive samples to test in your formulation.

Siva Sankara Minerals
90 63 00 9888
venureddy@ssmineralz.com

Introduction: A Foundation of Quality and Whiteness

In the modern paper industry, fillers are not just additives; they are essential components that define the paper's quality, printability, and economics. At Siva Sankara Minerals, we engineer our uncoated calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) to be a cornerstone of high-performance paper production.

Our commitment to excellence begins with sourcing the finest top-grade limestone from Oman, celebrated for its exceptional brightness and chemical purity. This premium raw material is processed through our state-of-the-art 28-roller Micro Grinding Mill, featuring German technology, to produce a range of uncoated calcium carbonate products with unmatched particle size control, consistency, and performance characteristics.

1. Cost-Effective Filling and Optical Enhancement

• Primary Function: To replace more expensive wood pulp fibers, reducing production costs while significantly improving key paper properties.
• The Siva Sankara Advantage: Our high-purity CaCO₃ has a naturally high brightness (often >95 GE). By filling the interstitial spaces between pulp fibers, it increases the paper's whiteness and opacity far more effectively than pulp alone. This allows for the use of less expensive pulp or higher recycled content without sacrificing visual quality.

2. Superior Printability

• Primary Function: To create a smoother, more uniform surface for superior printing results.
• Technical Detail: The precise, controlled particles from our German-technology mill create a less porous paper surface. This reduces ink absorption and spreading (dot gain), leading to:
  
  • Sharper Print Definition: Excellent reproduction of fine details and text.
  • Higher Print Gloss: Enhanced visual appeal of printed materials.
  • Improved Ink Efficiency: Reduced ink consumption for the same optical effect.

3. Enhanced Bulk, Smoothness, and Formation

• Primary Function: To improve the physical structure and feel of the paper.
• Technical Detail: The addition of our finely ground CaCO₃ improves the formation (uniformity of the fiber web) and creates a smoother surface for writing and printing. It can also be used to adjust the bulk (thickness) and stiffness of the paper, which is critical for grades like publishing paper and packaging board.

4. Improved Process Efficiency and Sustainability

• Primary Function: To contribute to brighter, more sustainable paper production.
• Technical Detail: Calcium carbonate is alkaline. Its use helps maintain a neutral or alkaline pH in the papermaking system, which:
  
  • Extends Paper Life: Alkaline paper has significantly greater permanence and resistance to yellowing compared to acidic paper.
  • Reduces Chemical Consumption: Can lead to savings in other chemical additives.
  • Compatibility with Recycled Fiber: Excellent filler for today's high-recycled-content grades.

The quality of the filler directly impacts the paper machine runnability and the final product's quality. Our unique manufacturing process provides distinct advantages:

• Unmatched Consistency: The 28-roller mill ensures a tight and predictable Particle Size Distribution (PSD). This consistency is critical for maintaining stable operation on the paper machine, preventing fluctuations in drainage, retention, and ash content.
• High Purity & Low Abrasiveness: The combination of Omani limestone and advanced grinding technology results in a product with exceptionally low abrasive impurities (e.g., silica). This protects expensive paper machine wires, foils, and pumps from wear, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Excellent Dispersion: Our micronized powder disperses easily in water, forming stable slurries that integrate seamlessly into the wet-end chemistry of the paper machine, preventing agglomerates that can cause spots or breaks in the paper sheet.
• Optical Efficiency: The high innate brightness and precise particle shape of our product maximize light scattering, providing superior opacity and whiteness yield per kilogram compared to standard fillers.

• Wood-Free Uncoated Paper: (e.g., office printing, copying, stationery) For high brightness, opacity, and smoothness.
• Newsprint and Directory Paper: To improve print quality and reduce costs.
• Tissue Paper: As a filler to enhance softness, brightness, and opacity.
• Paperboard and Packaging Grades: To improve stiffness, printability, and brightness.

We understand the precise demands of the paper industry. We offer more than just a commodity; we provide a high-performance, engineered filler designed to optimize your production efficiency, reduce your costs, and enhance the quality of your end product.

Our technical team is ready to help you select the ideal grade of uncoated calcium carbonate for your specific application and paper machine chemistry.

Contact us today for technical consultation and to request samples tailored to your needs.

Siva Sankara Minerals
90 63 00 9888

venureddy@ssmineralz.com