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SandyCal™ 20/50

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SandyCal™ 20/50 Oolitic Aragonite is one of the world's purest forms of the ocean's naturally precipitated biogenic calcium carbonate. Naturally renewable and sustainable. Highly bioavailable calcium. High surface area. High microporosity. High chemical purity. Offered in a range of gradations. Approved for use in organic production in accordance with the USDA National Organic Standards. Applications include, but are not limited to: agriculture, cement, landscaping, glass, calcium supplements, aquariums, livestock odor neutralization, infill, stucco, sandblasting, and water treatment.

Ingredient Name: Aragonite

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

Functions: Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Fertilizer, Mineral Source, Supplement

Chemical Family: Alkalis, Bases, Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Minerals

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Ingredient Name
    Agrochemical Functions
    Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
    Base Chemicals Functions
    CAS No.
    471-34-1
    Ingredients
    Calcium Carbonate
    Food Additive Number
    E 170, INS 170, INS 170(i)
    EC No.
    207-439-9

    Features & Benefits

    Agrochemicals Features
    Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
    Features
    • High Purity
    • Biogenic
    • Renewable
    • Sustainable
    • Carbon Negative
    • Environmentally Friendly
    Benefits
    • Highly Bioavailable Calcium
    • Uniform Consistency
    • High Surface Area
    • High Negative Zeta Potential
    • High Microporosity & Sphericity
    • OMRI Listed for Organic Use
    • Versatile for Various Industries

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Beige to White
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bulk Density 95lbs/cu. ft.
    Tap Density100lbs/cu. ft.
    Moisturemax. 0.50%
    Chemical Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)97%
    Total Calcium Oxide (CaO)54%
    Magnesium Carbonate (MgO)0.17%
    Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃)29.8 (0.00298)ppm (%)
    Sieve Test
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    20 Mesh Retain2%
    50 Mesh Retain88 - 95%
    Mesh (<50)max. 10%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Qualifications
    • Halal • Kosher-Pareve
    • ISO 9001:2015
    • GRAS by the FDA
    • ASTM D6866 Biogenic
    • ISO 14044 Life Cycle Analysis
    • ISO 14067:2018 Carbon Footprint Analysis

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Sustainability

    In the spirit of sustainability, Calcean has conducted a third-party verified Life Cycle Analysis and Carbon Footprint Analysis. These results can be used to help meet sustainability goals for products and companies. For more information, please email inquiries@calcean.com.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Availability/Shipping

    SandyCal products are available in 50 lb. paper bags (dried/screened only); 2,500 lb. super sacks; loose bulk; or finished goods bags/packaging (where applicable).