AllanChem | Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 471-34-1
Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate
Chemical Family: Calcium SaltsCarbonates
Molecular Formula: CaCO₃

AllanChem Calcium Carbonate is a high-quality, inorganic, white or grayish-white solid that is commonly used as a buffering agent, acidity regulator, and mineral in nutraceuticals, supplements, and fortification.

Properties

Physical Form: Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions: Buffers & pH Stabilizer

Product families

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Energy Drinks
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Laboratory & Research
Pharmaceutical Processing

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Formulation & Processing Aids

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Acidulants & Acidity Regulators

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Minerals

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Inorganics

Other characteristics

Brand: AllanChem
Synonyms: CaCO3
Functions: Acidity Regulator, Buffers & pH Stabilizer
Ingredient Name: Calcium Carbonate
Note: The Calcium Carbonate used in this granulation meets the indicated specifications for calcium carbonate (calcium carbonate, USP), based on demonstraled process capabity and periodic testing following the indicated Standard Evaluation Methods.
Markets: Food & Nutrition
Healthcare & Pharma
Industrial
Appearance: White-Off White Granules
Technology: Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Food Ingredients
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Storage Condition: Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials food and drink.; Transfer only to approved containers carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers may be hazardous when when empty as they contain product residues.; Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas. Do not take internally. Keep out of reach of children.
Applicable Processes: Ceramics Manufacturing
Chemicals Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia)
DSL (Canada)
ECL (Korea)
EINECS (EU)
ENCS (Japan)
IECSC (China)
NZIoC (New Zealand)
PICCS (Phillipines)
Country Availability: Mexico
Food Ingredients Features: High Quality
Food Ingredients Functions: Acidity Regulator
Certifications and Compliance: ACS Listed
FCC Compliant
ISO 9001

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)	max. 2.0	%
Bulk Density (Loose)	0.8 - 1.2	g/cc

Table 2 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Total Aerobic Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	USP
Total Combined Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	USP
Staphylococcus Aureus	Absent	Per 10g	USP
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa	Absent	Per 10g	USP
Salmonella	Absent	Per 10g	USP
Escherichia Coli	Absent	Per 10g	USP

Table 3 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Through 16 Mesh Screen	min. 100	%
On 60 Mesh Screen	max. 75	%
Through 200 Mesh Screen	max. 15	%

Table 4 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Calcium Content	min. 37	%	Titration (Huber 870.06)
Calcium Carbonate Content	min. 92.4	%	Titration (Huber 870.06)
Magnesium and Alkali Salts Content*	max. 1	%	Huber 870.18
Acid Insolubles*	max. 0.2	%	Huber 870.16

Table 5 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Molecular Weight	100.09	g/mol
pH (at 20°C, 10% aqueous solution)	9.5 - 10.5	—
Melting Point	825.0	°C
Decomposition Temperature	825.0	°C
Specific Gravity	2.68 - 2.72	—

Table 6 of 6