Appearance
White or almost white powder
Function
Fortification for functional foods and beverages such as cereals, baked goods, flour, dry food mixes, candies and other confectionaries. Used in chewing gums as dusting agent. Toothpaste as an abrasive. Mineral in pet foods. Pharmaceutical use as an antacid.
Synonyms
Calcium Carbonate USP Albaglos; Unichem CC-A40; Limestone; Calcium Carbonate; French chalklime
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container.
Packages
- 50 lb. Bag
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Pharmaceutical
- food & bev.
- industrial
Product Classes
- Minerals
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 197°C
- Melting Point: 825 °C
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 100.09 g/mol