Stearic acid-treated calcium carbonate compositions having low or no detectable free stearic acid and related methods

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PATENT NO 8580141
APP PUB NO 20110159290A1
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13063498

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A method for treating calcium carbonate includes combining calcium carbonate with an amount of stearic acid and an amount of water to form a mixture, the amount of water being at least about 0.1% by weight relative to the total weight. The method further includes blending the mixture to form a stearic acid-treated calcium carbonate composition.

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IMERYS USA INC100 MANSELL COURT EAST SUITE 300 ROSWELL GA 30076

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Anstine, David Canton, US 11 27
Khanna, Yash Roswell, US 5 45
Paynter, Christopher Atlanta, US 20 42
Taylor, David Marietta, US 162 7732

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