Calcium Carbonate
(direct compression, pharmaceutical grade)
Application: Tablet and Capsule Diluent
This grade of Calcium Carbonate is directly compressible and a granular form of naturally occurring FCC (food grade) calcium carbonate. It contains no sugar or starch and is processed with food grade materials. This Calcium Carbonate DC powder contains no less than 35.0% of calcium.
Typical Properties:
|
Formula |
CaCO3 |
|
CAS Number |
[471-34-1] |
|
FW |
100.09 |
|
Loss on Drying |
0.7% |
|
Heavy Metals |
< 20 ppm |
|
Lead |
0.4 ppm |
|
Fluoride |
< 50 ppm |
|
Arsenic |
< 3 ppm |
|
Magnesium (and alkali salts) |
< 3.5% |
|
Tapped Density |
1.0 gm/ml (typical) |
|
Assay (Calcium) |
36.2% |
|
Particle Size |
100% - 16 mesh |
|
|
< 15% -200 mesh |
Packaging: 25 kg Bags and Fiber Drums
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