Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3.Calcium carbonate is odorless, and a non-toxic compound found commonly as a white mineral.
Medicinally, we use it as an antacid or a calcium supplement. It can also be used as cosmetics fillers. It is added to swimming pools as a disinfectant agent and also as a pH corrector.
Calcium Carbonate is a fluffy powder
It can also be used in the manufacturing of paper, paints, plastics,It finds its use in food preservatives and toothpaste.
It can also be an additive to food products for humans and livestock animals and as a vitamin supplement.
CALCIUM CARBONATE is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn.
It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.

Features of Calcium carbonate

Applications of Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Pharmaceuticals

Rubber industry

Cosmetics

Paints

Printing ink

 

Specification of Calcium Carbonate Powder

Sr. No.

Parameters

Requirement

1

Description

White free flowing fluffy powder

2

Solubility

Insoluble in water and ethanol

3

Identification

Positive for carbonate & calcium

4

Loss on Drying

Max. 2.0 %

5

Acid Insoluble substances

Max. 0.2%

6

Iron

Max. 0.1%

7

Arsenic

Max. 3 ppm

8

Lead

Max. 3ppm

9

Magnesium & Alkali metals

Max. 1.0%

10

Heavy Metals

Max. 0.002%

11

Organic volatile impurities

Meets test

12

Assay

98.0% to 100. 5%

Packaging

Calcium Carbonate is packed in 25/50/1000 kg Inner/linner HDPE Bags. It can also be customized as per individual requirements.