PureCal® USP 20

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Calcium Carbonate

Mineral Type

Calcium

Food Ingredients Functions

Mineral Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Mineral Source

Chemical Identity

Calcium Carbonate

CAS No.

471-34-1

Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate

Food Additive Number

E 170, INS 170, INS 170(i)

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Minerals

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher,

Organic

Food Ingredients Features

High Purity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Nutraceuticals

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Median Size	18- 22	μm	-
Mag & Alkali Salts	max. 1.0	%	-
Mesh Size - 200	100.0	Passing %	-
Cac03 Assay	min. 98	%	-
Loss On Drying	max. 2.0	%	-
Acid Insoluble	max. 0.2	%	-
Heavy Metals As Pb	max. 20	ppm	-
Arsenic	max. 3.0	ppm	-
Cadmium	max. 0.5	ppm	-
Fluorides	max. 0.005	%	-
Iron	max. 1000	ppm	-
Lead	max. 0.25	ppm	-
Mercury	max. 0.5	ppm	-
Aerobic Plate Count	max. 3000	CFU/g	-
Yeast & Mold	max. 10	CFU/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FSSC 22000,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

Organic Certified

Certifications

Halal, Kosher, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, Organic Input

Storage & Handling

Storage

Recommended storage conditions include the material in a cool, dry area, in a sealed container where no contamination can take place.