CALESSENCE 70 USP - SPECIALTY MINERALS

CALESSENCE 70 USP - SPECIALTY MINERALS is a member of the CalEssence® Precipitated Calcium Carbonates (PCCs) family, offers enhanced purity to meet stringent global requirements with a lead content of less than 125 parts per billion. With grades ranging from 0.7 to 4.5 microns, CalEssence® PCCs provide formulators with varied particle shapes to optimize product performance across a range of consumer goods. Ideal for pharmaceuticals like calcium antacids and nutritional supplements, as well as food and beverage applications such as cereals and dairy products, boasts high calcium content and bioavailability, allowing for economical calcium fortification.

Ingredient Name: Calcium Carbonate

Mineral Type: Calcium

Technical Data Sheet

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Crystal StructureCalcite--
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5%-
pH8.5 - 9.5--
Specific Gravity2.7--
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dry Brightness98Hunter Y, Rd Value-
Median Particle Size (D50)0.7 - 0.9micron-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscositymax. 1500cPs-
Fluoride Contentmax. 40ppm-
Calcium Carbonate Contentmin. 98.2%-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 125ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 250ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 250ppm-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Product is available in 50 lb bags, and supersacks.