Applications

• Paints
• Coatings
• Plastics
• Rubber
• Water treatment

General

What is Calcium Carbonate? It is a widely used inorganic compound, chemical formula CaCO₃, that occurs naturally in rocks such as limestone, marble, and chalk. Commonly used in various industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Calcium Carbonate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Paints and Coatings
As a filler in paints and coatings to improve the texture, durability, and opacity of the final product. It helps to enhance the performance of paints by improving coverage and reducing the need for more expensive ingredients.

Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
In the plastics and rubber industries, Calcium Carbonate is used as a filler material to enhance the properties of the products. It improves the mechanical strength, rigidity, and thermal stability of plastics and rubber materials, making it an essential component in the production of a wide variety of goods.

Water Treatment
To help control pH levels and reduce water hardness. It is also employed to precipitate impurities and remove them from water supplies, improving water quality in both domestic and industrial settings.

Specification

Food Grade, Halal, Kosher, Vegan

Meets the requirements of USP

• Assay: >95%
• Molecular Formula: CaCO3
• Molecular Weight: 100.09 g/mol
• Appearance: White irregular granular
• Calcium (Ca): >38%
• Maltodextrin: 5%
• Fluoride(F): <50ppm
• Heavy Metakls: <10ppm
• Lead(Pb): <3ppm
• Arsenic(As): <1ppm
• Mercury(Hg): <0.1ppm
• Iron (Fe): <200ppm
• Cadmium (Ca): <1ppm
• Iron (Fe): <200ppm
• Barium (Ba): Negative
• Magnesium + Alkali Salts: <1.5%
• Sulphate(SO4): <0.25%
• Chloride(Cl): <330ppm
• Density: 0.9-1.2g/ml

Mesh Size:

• 16 : >98%
• 16~60: >60%
• 60~100: <30%
• <100: <10%

Microbiological

• Total Plate Count: <1000CFU/g
• Yeasts & Moulds: <100cfu/g
• Escherichia Coli: negative in 1g
• Salmonella: Neagtive in 10g
• Staphylococcus aureus: < 1g

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions