Calcium Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. Calcium is vital for strong bone and teeth formation. It also helps to maintain a regular heartbeat and transmission of nerve impulses. |
Chemical Data |
Chemical Formula |
Ca3(C6H5O7)2 กค 4H2O |
CAS Number |
5785-44-4 |
Molecular Weight |
570.50 |
Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement; Pharmaceuticals |
Description |
Fine, white powder/ granular with characteristic odor |
Containers |
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag |
Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers. |
Chemical Specifications |
|
USP/NF |
FCC |
Low Aluminum,
Low Fluoride |
Powder
Code10101 |
Granular
Code10102 |
Powder
Code10103 |
Granular
Code10104 |
Powder
Code10105 |
Granular
Code10106 |
Identification
Test A
Test B |
To Pass Test
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test
To Pass Test |
To Pass Test
To Pass Test |
Assay |
97.5-100.5% |
97.5-100.5% |
97.5-100.5% |
Aluminum |
--- |
--- |
5 ppm max |
Fluoride |
0.003% max |
0.003% max |
0.0025% max |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
0.002% max |
--- |
0.002% max |
LOD |
10.0-13.3% |
10.0-14.0% |
10.0-13.3% |
Arsenic |
3 ppm max |
--- |
3 ppm max |
Acid Insolubility |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
Lead |
0.2 ppm max |
0.2 ppm max |
10 ppm max |
OVI |
Conforms to USP |
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Conforms to USP |
Lead (Typical) |
--- |
--- |
0.2 ppm max |
Calcium Content
Tetrahydrate Basis (As Is) |
20.5-21.2% |
20.5 %min |
20.5% min |
Particle Size |
According to Customer Requirements |
Bulk Density Loose |
According to Customer Requirements |
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 |
