Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Molecular formula
- CaCO₃
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White-Off White Granules
- Physical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Particle Size Distribution
- Chemical Analysis
- Specifications
- Heavy Metals
- Note
The Calcium Carbonate used in this granulation meets the indicated specifications for calcium carbonate (calcium carbonate, USP), based on demonstraled process capabity and periodic testing following the indicated Standard Evaluation Methods.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Moisture Content (Loss on Drying) | max. 2.0 | % | — |
| Bulk Density (Loose) | 0.8 - 1.2 | g/cc | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Aerobic Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g | USP |
| Total Combined Yeast and Mold Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | USP |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Absent | Per 10g | USP |
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | Absent | Per 10g | USP |
| Salmonella | Absent | Per 10g | USP |
| Escherichia Coli | Absent | Per 10g | USP |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Through 16 Mesh Screen | min. 100 | % | — |
| On 60 Mesh Screen | max. 75 | % | — |
| Through 200 Mesh Screen | max. 15 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Calcium Content | min. 37 | % | Titration (Huber 870.06) |
| Calcium Carbonate Content | min. 92.4 | % | Titration (Huber 870.06) |
| Magnesium and Alkali Salts Content* | max. 1 | % | Huber 870.18 |
| Acid Insolubles* | max. 0.2 | % | Huber 870.16 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 100.09 | g/mol | — |
| pH (at 20°C, 10% aqueous solution) | 9.5 - 10.5 | — | — |
| Melting Point | 825.0 | °C | — |
| Decomposition Temperature | 825.0 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity | 2.68 - 2.72 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Lead Content | max. 0.12 | µg/g | ICP-MS (Huber 870.08) |
| Arsenic Content* | max. 1 | µg/g | ICP-MS (Huber 870.08) |
| Fluoride Content* | max. 50 | µg/g | ISE (USP) |
| Iron Content* | max. 1000 | µg/g | ICP-OES (Huber 8.811) |
| Mercury Content* | max. 0.5 | µg/g | ICP-MS (Huber 870.10) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials food and drink.
- Transfer only to approved containers carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers may be hazardous when when empty as they contain product residues.
- Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas. Do not take internally. Keep out of reach of children.