GCC dry; Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) - dry, uncoated, with a CaCO3 content of 98% or more, a median particle size ranging typically from 2.5 to 5 µm, ready to be shipped in bulk. Production at plant.; Production at plant; None (Location: RER)

Specific data collection and process modelling were performed in accordance with ISO 14040 and 14044 series. Process related data were collected on 13 GCC production sites located in 7 European countries + Norway + Turkey. The data were then consolidated by process stage (horizontal aggregation). The resulting LCI calculation is based on the dry GCC production process route and corresponds to generic industry screening results. The electricity model used for the project is representative of the average production of the 27 European countries + Norway + Turkey. Other upstream data are based on European averages. For modelling and other upstream processes and materials, the Gabi 6.3.1.14 (PE International) database was used whenever possible and the Ecoinvent 2.2 database as second choice. The Gabi 6.3.1.14 software has been used to generate this ELCD data set for GCC dry.

Synonyms: Dry GCC

Technical Purpose: GCC dry is used as filler in:
- filler in paper
- paints and coatings
- plastics such as PVC, unsaturated polyesters, propylene and polyethylene
- floorings
- rubber
- adhesives / sealants

Geographical Representation: RER