Calcium 20 Ca 40.078

Calcium Carbonate USP/EP E170 Fine Granular, Low Aluminum

Jost Code: 2195

Synonyms: Aragonite, limestone, calcite, chalk, carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1), Calcium carbonate (1:1)

Calcium Carbonate USP/EP E170 Fine Granular, Low Aluminum can be used in pharmaceutical applications. It can also be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. Calcium is vital for strong bone and teeth formation. It also helps to maintain a regular heartbeat and transmission of nerve impulses. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
CaCO3
CAS Number
471-34-1
Molecular Weight
100.09
Use
Pharmaceuticals; Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient
Description
White fine granules
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/ Not a specification)
Ca (as-is): 38.4% - 41.0%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg cartons
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/13/21
ID Test
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
LOD
2.0% maximum
Assay (USP)
98.0% - 100.5%
Assay (EP)
98.5% - 100.5%
Acid Insolubles
0.2% maximum
Acetic Acid Insolubles
0.2% maximum
Fluoride
0.005% maximum
Mg and Alkali Salts
1.0% maximum
Barium (USP)
Pass
Barium (EP)
Pass
Iron
200 ppm maximum
Chloride
330 ppm maximum
Sulfate
0.25% maximum
Free Alkali
To Pass
Heavy Metals
20 ppm maximum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Aluminum
5 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.5 ppm maximum
Antimony
100 ppm maximum
Copper
100 ppm maximum
Chromium
100 ppm maximum
Zinc
100 ppm maximum
Barium
100 ppm maximum
Sum: Sb+Cu+Cr+Zn+Ba
100 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative