Ground calcium carbonate (GCC) is one of the most widely used industrial minerals in the world, and Egypt is one of the best places to source it. ELT (Egyptian Limestone Tiles) is a leading Egyptian producer of ground calcium carbonate, milling high-brightness Egyptian limestone into precise grades for paint, plastics, paper, rubber and construction and exporting factory-direct worldwide.
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As one of the leading marble suppliers in Egypt, ELT also supplies Egyptian marble, Egyptian granite and Egyptian limestone tiles factory-direct, alongside its industrial calcium carbonate and limestone range.
What is ground calcium carbonate?
Ground calcium carbonate is produced by mechanically milling natural limestone (CaCO₃) into a fine white powder, without changing its chemistry. It differs from precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), which is chemically synthesised. GCC is valued for its high whiteness, chemical inertness, low oil absorption and very low cost, which is why it is used as both a functional filler and a low-cost extender across dozens of industries.
Grades and specifications
ELT supplies Egyptian calcium carbonate in coated and uncoated grades across a wide range of particle sizes — from coarse fillers measured in microns down to fine micronized powders. Key specs buyers check are CaCO₃ purity (98%+), ISO brightness (90+), top-cut/D97 particle size, and oil absorption. Coated (stearic-acid treated) GCC disperses better in polymers; uncoated GCC suits water-based systems like paint and putty.
Main uses of GCC
Ground calcium carbonate goes into paints and coatings (extender and opacity), plastics and PVC (filler that cuts cost and adds stiffness), paper (filler and coating pigment), adhesives and sealants, rubber, and as limestone flux in metallurgy. Because it is non-toxic and chemically stable, GCC is also used in food and pharmaceutical grades. The breadth of applications is covered in the mineral overview on Wikipedia.
Why source ground calcium carbonate from ELT
As a quarry-to-mill producer, ELT keeps brightness and purity consistent batch after batch — the single most important factor for industrial buyers. We provide technical datasheets and free samples, and we handle export documentation, bulk-bag and container loading from Cairo to Europe, the Gulf, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Pricing, MOQ and export from Egypt
Bought factory-direct, Egyptian ground calcium carbonate is highly competitive for full-container and bulk-bag orders, with pricing driven by grade, brightness, fineness and whether the powder is coated. Typical minimum order quantities start at one 20-foot container, and ELT can blend grades to match your formulation. We palletise and load at our Cairo facility and ship by sea to Europe, the Gulf, Africa, Asia and the Americas, handling all export paperwork so the powder arrives ready to run on your line.
Quality control buyers can rely on
Consistency is everything in industrial minerals: a paint or masterbatch formulation tuned to one batch of powder will fail if the next batch shifts in brightness or particle size. ELT controls the whole chain from quarry to mill, tests every batch for CaCO₃ content, whiteness and top-cut, and supplies a certificate of analysis with each shipment. That repeatability is why formulators across paint, plastics and paper return to Egyptian ground calcium carbonate from ELT order after order rather than risking an unknown source.
Contact ELT (Egyptian Limestone Tiles)
ELT is a leading Egyptian calcium carbonate and limestone supplier, exporting factory-direct across the Middle East and worldwide. Need a quote, a datasheet, or a sample? Our export team replies within 24 hours.
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- Mobile / WhatsApp: +20 100 926 7545
- Office: +20 2 2690 1767
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- Head Office: 7 El Edrisi St., next to Heliopolis Sporting Club, Office 402, Cairo, Egypt
- Website: egyptianlimestonetiles.com
Frequently asked questions
What is ground calcium carbonate used for?
Ground calcium carbonate is used as a filler and extender in paints, plastics, PVC, paper, rubber, adhesives and construction products. It adds whiteness, opacity and stiffness while lowering cost. Higher-purity grades are also used in food and pharmaceutical applications.
What is the difference between GCC and PCC?
Ground calcium carbonate (GCC) is made by mechanically milling natural limestone, while precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is chemically synthesised. GCC is far cheaper and ideal for high-volume filling; PCC offers finer, more controlled particles for specialised uses. ELT supplies high-quality GCC factory-direct.