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Granulated Calcium Carbonate
(Pharmaceutical grade raw material)
Also see:
Calcium Carbonate 95% with 5% Maltodextrin
Application: This Calcium Carbonate is a very pure, free flowing raw materials used in the manufacture of antacid preparations, Osteoporois treatment, tablets and the production of pharmaceutical raw materials. Other uses include mineral supplements and food additives as well as in production of high purity compounds and optical glass.
Typical Properties:
Formula CaCO3
CAS Number [471-34-1]
FW 100.09
Purity 98.5 – 100.5%
Loss on Drying < 2.0%
Acid Insoluble substances < 0.20%
Chlorides < 330 ppm
Sulfates < 0.25%
Arsenic (As) < 4 ppm
Heavy Metals < 20 ppm
Iron (Fe) < 200 ppm
Lead < 250 ppb
Magnesium and Alkali Salts < 1.50%
Physical Properties:
Bulk Density 0.9 – 1.2 gm/ml
Particle size: 98.5% passing 325 mesh/45 micron
Appearance: Free flowing white powder
Microbial Controls:
Total viable count 1000/gm max.
Yeasts and Molds 100/gm max.
Escherichia Coli Absent in 10 gm
Salmonella Absent in 10 gm