Calcium sulfate dihydrate

Calcium sulfate dihydrate uses and applications include: manufacturing of Portland cement, plaster of Paris, artificial marble, sulfuric acid, calcium carbide, and ammonium sulfate; white pigment, filler, extender, glaze in paints, pharmaceuticals, paper, insecticide dusts, yeast, polishing powders; soil conditioner; water treatment; flame retardant for plastics; foods (nutrient, calcium source, dietary supplement, yeast food, dough conditioner, firming agent, sequestrant, stabilizer, thickener, pH control agent, carrier for bleaching agents); brewing and fermentation processes; pharmaceuticals (excipient, filler, desiccant, tabletcapsule diluent; in plaster casts); food-contact applications Suggested storage of Calcium sulfate dihydrate: Hygroscopic; store in cool, dry location; keep containers well closed when not in use