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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
- Highly effective
- Precisely formulated
- Accurate composition
Applications of 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% |