Calcium Carbonate Granular DC
Product Description
| Product | Calcium Carbonate Granular DC |
| CAS | 471-34-1 |
| Formula | CaCO3 |
| Synonym | Carbonic acid calcium salt, Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1) |
Typical Product Specifications
| Heavy Metals | < 0.003% |
| Loss on Drying | < 2% |
| Mercury | < 0.5 ppm |
| Yeast and Mold | 100/gm Max |
| Lead | < 0.3 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | 1000 /gm Max |
| Arsenic | < 3 ppm |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Calcium | 36% Min |
| Selenium | < 0.5 ppm |
| Bulk Density | (Loose) :0.80 - 1.0g/ml |
| Particle Size | (% Thru #16 Mesh: 100% Min)(% On # 60 Mesh : 75% Max)(%Thru #200 Mesh : 12% Max) |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Color | White |
| Calcium Carbonate | 90% Min |
| Notes | Directly Compressible Complies with Proposition 65 for Lead Content Calcium Carbonate can be used in the purification of iron from iron ore in blast furnaces. Calcium Carbonate can be used as an extender in paints, and as a filler in the manufacturing of plastics. Calcium Carbonate is also a major component of blackboard chalk. In addition it also has uses as an antacid and to natrually decrease high pH levels in streams and rivers caused by acid rain. |
| Class | Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more |
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