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USG SNOW WHITE® BRAND

ANHYDROUS CALCIUM
SULFATE FILLER
DESCRIPTION USG Snow White® Brand Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Filler is made by high temperature
calcinations of select, high purity gypsum which is then ground and air separated into a bright,
white powder. It is used in a variety of polymeric and cementitious system and is available in 50 lb.
bags or 2,000 lb. semi-bulk or bulk from USG’s Southard, Oklahoma plant.

USG Snow White Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Filler offers low abrasion to processing equipment,
is resistant to weak acids and has a lower specific gravity than barium sulfate. In addition,
it contributes to desired expansion, green strength and controllable set in specialty cement
applications.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Specific Gravity 3.0

pH—10% Slurry 10.4
Mohs Hardness(1) 2-3
Refractive Index (1)
1.6
Oil Absorption (2) 25-27
Loose Bulk Density (lbs./ft. 3) 50
Packed Bulk Density (lbs./ft. )
3
70
L, a, b values(3) 90.4, 1.2, 3.4
Median Particle Size (microns)(4) 5.5
Top Particle Size (microns) 124

Typical Chemical Analysis %

CaSO 4 98.7
CaCO3 • MgCO3 0.5
CaCO3 0.3
Aggregate 0.3
Free Moisture at 45 °C (113 °F) (5)
0.1
Combined Moisture at 225 °C (437 °F)(5) 0.5

(1)
Literature value
(2)
ASTM D1483, Gardner Coleman method, g oil/100 g filler
(3)
HunterLab Colorflex EZ Colorimeter L,a,b values
(4)
Microtrac S3500 FRA
(5)
Computrac Moisture Analyzer Max 2,000, 4,000, 5,000
 TYPICAL PARTICLE SIZE DATA Sieve Analysis(1) %

Through 50 mesh (300 microns) 100.0

Through 100 mesh (150 microns) 99.9 – 100.0
Through 200 mesh (75 microns) 99.9 – 100.0
Through 325 mesh (44 microns) 97.0 – 100.0

Microtrac Analysis(2) % Smaller Than %

22 microns 80.0
11 microns 55.0
5.5 microns 30.0
4.62 microns 24.0
1.945 microns 4.0
0.972 microns 0.1

(1)
Alpine Jet Air Sieve
(2)
Microtrac S3500 FRA

STORAGE AND USE When properly used, USG Snow White Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Filler is easy to work with. Keep
indoors at temperatures between 65 °F – 75 °F (18 °C – 24 °C) and 45% – 55% RH. Do not stack
more than two pallets high. Keep from drafts. Rotate stock. USG Snow White Anhydrous Calcium
Sulfate Filler should be used within one year of the manufacturing date located on the package.
Always follow handling and use directions and safety warnings on the package. USG Snow White
Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Filler is not approved for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
See usg.com for the most up-to-date product information.

CAUTION
Dust from mixing may cause irritation to eyes, skin,
nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Use only in
a wellventilated area, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved
respirator. Wear eye protection. If eye contact occurs, flush
thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If on skin: Wash with
plenty of water. If swallowed or irritation persists, call a
physician. For more information call Product Safety:
800 507-8899 or see the SDS at usg.com
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TRADEMARKS
The trademarks USG, SNOW WHITE, IT'S YOUR WORLD.
BUILD IT., the USG logo, the design elements and colors
and related marks are trademarks of USG Corporation or
its affiliates.

NOTE
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice. USG Corp. and/or its affiliates assume
no responsibility for any errors that may inadvertently
appear in this document. Consult your USG sales office or
representative for information.

NOTICE
We shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special
damages, directly or indirectly sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these goods not in accordance with
current printed instructions or for other than the intended
use. Our liability is expressly limited to the replacement of
defective goods or a refund of the purchase price, at USG’s
option, and does not include costs of labor or any other
costs associated with material replacement. Any claim shall
be deemed waived unless made in writing to us within thirty 800 USG.4YOU
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