Calcium Carbonate USP/EP E170 Fine Granular
Jost Code: 2218
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
100.1
Use
Pharmaceuticals
Description
White Granular
Containers
55 lb. / 25 kg cartons
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
11/26/19
ID Test
Pass
Assay
98.0% - 100.5%
Arsenic (As)
3 ppm maximum
Fluoride
0.005% maximum
Lead (Pb)
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium (Cd)
1 ppm maximum
Aluminum (Al)
5 ppm maximum
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
0.002% maximum
Iron
200 ppm maximum
Chloride
330 ppm maximum
Sulfate
0.25% maximum
Mercury
0.5 ppm maximum
Antimony
100 ppm maximum, singly or in combination with copper, chromium, zinc and barium.
Copper
100 ppm maximum, singly or in combination with antimony, chromium, zinc and barium.
Chromium
100 ppm maximum, singly or in combination with antimony, copper, zinc and barium
Zinc
100 ppm maximum, singly or in combination with antimony, copper, chromium and barium.
Barium
100 ppm maximum, singly or in combination with antimony, copper, chromium and zinc.
LOD
2.0% maximum
Acetic Acid Insolubility
0.2% ppm maximum
Mg and Alkali Salts
1.0% maximum
Barium
Pass
Acid Insolubility
0.2% maximum
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
Calcium Content
(As-Is)
38.4 - 41.0%
