Calcium carbonate precipitated, PurReagent Plus, Meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, USP, FCC, E170

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Synonym:  Calcium carbonate
Linear Formula:  CaCO3
Molecular Weight:  100.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 471-34-1

Properties

Assay Purity 98.5 - 100.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.6583
B pt. 800 °C
M pt. 825 °C (decomposition)
Density 2.93 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 28365000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is widely used in construction materials pharmaceuticals paper plastics paints and as a dietary calcium supplement.

Purpose
Its purpose is to provide calcium neutralize acidity and serve as a filler or strengthening agent in industrial products.

General Description
Calcium carbonate is a naturally occurring inorganic compound with the chemical formula CaCO3 commonly found in limestone marble chalk and shells.