Appearance
White powder
Description
Microcrystalline hydroxylapatite (MH) is marketed as a "bone-building" supplement with superior absorption in comparison to calcium.
Function
Hydroxylapatite can be found in teeth and bones within the human body. Thus, it is commonly used as a filler to replace amputated bone or as a coating to promote bone ingrowth into prosthetic implants. Hydroxylapatite deposits in tendons around joints resulting in the medical condition calcific tendinitis.
Synonyms
Hydroxyapatite Microcrystalline; Untite HAP; HA; Bone Ash; Bonedust; HA, Bovine; Apatite HAP; Durapatite
Storage
No special instructions.
Packages
- 25 kg. Box
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Minerals
- absorption bases
- nutritional supplement
Other
- Origin: Natural
- Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: N/A
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 1100 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 502.31 g/mol