Your Trusted Calcium Carbonate Supplier
At Hippo Industrial Minerals, we provide a comprehensive range of high-quality calcium carbonate products for industrial, agricultural, construction, and manufacturing applications across South Africa. Our products are locally mined and sourced from reputable manufacturers, ensuring consistent quality, reliability, and performance for your specific needs.
What is Calcium Carbonate?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO) is a versatile mineral compound naturally found in limestone, chalk, and marble. It serves as a filler, neutraliser, and strengthening agent across numerous industries, including paints, plastics, construction, rubber, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Its properties allow it to improve product quality, increase durability, and provide essential calcium for soils and nutrition.
Key Attributes:
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Naturally occurring, white mineral powder or crystal
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Available in multiple particle sizes from ultrafine (0.8 µm) to coarse (200 µm)
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Can be coated or uncoated depending on application needs
Our Calcium Carbonate Product Range
We offer a wide range of grades tailored to diverse industrial applications:
Fine & Ultrafine Grades:
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Kulucote 2 (2.3 µm, Coated): Premium extender for paints and high-end plastics
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Kulubrite 2 (2.3 µm): Paper coatings, paints, adhesives
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Kulubrite 5 (5.5 µm): Plastics, ceramics, and paints
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Kulubrite Extra (0.8 µm): Specialty coatings, plastics, fine paper
Medium Grades:
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Kulubrite 10 (10 µm): Construction, coatings, adhesives
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Kulubrite 15 (15 µm): Industrial fillers, ceramics
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Kulu 15 & Kulu 40 (15 µm / 40 µm): General industrial use, construction, paper
Coarse & Agricultural Grades:
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Kulubrite 45 (45–76% >45 µm): Road construction, cement, bulk fillers
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Kulu 200 (200 µm): Agriculture and large-scale industrial applications
Food & Pharmaceutical Grades:
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Crecarb Range (2–10 µm variants): Industrial, food, and pharma
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ROSSBAKE 50 (Food Grade): Calcium supplement for foods and baking
Applications Across Industries
Paints & Coatings: Improves opacity, texture, and durability; essential for Gamazine wall coatings.
Plastics & Polymers: Enhances rigidity, impact resistance, and surface finish.
Construction & Cement: Used in cement, adhesives, plaster, road aggregates.
Rubber & Elastomers: Strengthens products and reduces costs.
Agriculture: Soil pH regulation and calcium supplementation for livestock.
Pharmaceuticals & Food: Calcium supplements, antacids, baking additives.
Water Treatment: Neutralizes acidity in rivers and lakes, combating acid rain.
Why Choose Hippo Industrial Minerals?
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Over 90 high-quality mineral products
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Locally sourced and imported calcium carbonates
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Reliable and consistent supply
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Custom blends and sizes available on request
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Expert technical support and competitive pricing
Since 2003, Hippo Minerals has grown from a small operation to a leading supplier of industrial minerals. Our dedication to quality, service, and reliability has made us a trusted partner for businesses across multiple sectors.