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 Number

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

Chemical Specifications

USP/CP/BP
Pharmaceutical
Powder
Code50101

FCC
Food Additive Granule
Code50102

High Purity
Electronics
Powder
Code50103

Identification

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

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