| Calcium Carbonate can be used as a food additive (Calcium Carbonate DC) and pharmaceutical, the high purity Calcium Carbonate is used for electronics and specialized plant nutrient. |
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical Formula |
CaCO3 |
| CAS NO |
471-34-1 |
| Molecular Weight |
100.1 |
| Use |
Pharmaceuticals, food additive, electronics and specialized plant nutrient |
| Description |
Fine white powder, clean odorless |
| Containers |
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag |
| Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers |
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| Chemical Specifications |
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USP/CP/BP
Pharmaceutical Powder
Code50101 |
FCC
Food Additive Granule
Code50102 |
High Purity
Electronics Powder
Code50103 |
| Identification |
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| Test A |
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test |
| Test B |
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test |
| Acid Insoluble |
0.2% max |
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--- |
| LOD |
1.0% max |
2.0% max |
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| Barium |
No green flam |
0.03% max |
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| Lead |
0.0003% max |
0.00005% max |
0.0002% max |
| Mercury |
0.00005% max |
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0.00003% max |
| Heavy Metal |
0.002% max |
0.002% max |
0.002% max |
| Arsenic |
0.0002% max |
0.00005% max |
0.0002% max |
| Fluoride |
0.003% max |
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0.005% max |
| Sulfates |
--- |
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0.25% max |
| Chlorides |
--- |
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0.02% max |
| Clarity Test |
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To Pass Test |
| Mg and Alkali Salts |
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1.0% max |
Caco3 Content
(Dry Basis) |
98.0-100.5% |
87.0-98.0% |
99.5% |
| Calcium Content |
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35.0-39.0% |
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| Bulk density (Loose) |
According to Customer Requirements |
| Particle Size |
According to Customer Requirements |
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| Microbial limits |
Total Plate Count NMT 1000cfu/g E. Coli Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts NMT 300cfu/g Salmonella Negative
Total Coliform Count NMT 10cfu/g Staphylococcus Aureus Negative
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