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Calcium Carbonate

Test Specification...BP
Appearance A white or almost white powder
Solubility It is practically insoluble in water
Substances insoluble in acetic acid Not more than 0.2%
Chlorides Maximum 330ppm
Sulphates Maximum 0.25%
Arsenic Maximum 4ppm
Barium Passes test
Iron Maximum 200ppm
Magnesium and alkali metals Not more than 1.5%
Heavy Metals Maximum 20ppm
Loss on drying Not more than 2%
Assay Not less than 98.5% and not more than 100.5%
Test Specification...USP
Appearance A white or almost white powder
Solubility It is practically insoluble in water
Loss on drying Not more than 2%
Acid insoluble substances Maximum 0.2%
Limit of fluoride Maximum 0.005%
Arsenic Maximum 3ppm
Barium Passes test
Lead Maximum 3ppm
Iron Maximum 0.1%
Mercury Maximum 0.5 micro-gm per gm
Limit of magnesium and alkali salts Maximum 1%
Heavy metals Maximum 0.002%
Organic volatile impurities Passes test
Residual solvents Passes test
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than 100.5%

Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.

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