Jost Chemical Co. Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate USP/GB Low HM Fine Granular

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Calcium Citrate

Mineral Type

Calcium

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Supplement

Ingredients

Calcium Citrate

Food Additive Number

E 333, INS 333

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients,

Minerals

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Cardioprotective,

Improves Bone Health

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher

Applications & Uses

Markets

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral

Dosage Form

Capsules,

Granules,

Tablets

Properties

Physical Form

Granules,

Solid

Appearance

Fine white granules with characteristic odor

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	—
Residual Solvents	Conforms to USP	—	—
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	—
Heavy Metal Content	max. 0.002	%	—
Identification - Test A	To Pass Test	—	—
Identification - Test B	To Pass Test	—	—
Assay - Anhydrous Basis	97.5-100.5	%	—
Fluoride Content	max. 0.003	%	—
Lead Content	max. 0.2	ppm	—
LOD	10.0-13.3	%	—
Acid Insolubles	max. 0.2	%	—
Molecular Weight	570.5	—	—
Arsenic (As)	max. 0.5	ppm	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	—
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	—
Total Coliforms	Negative	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),

Japan Pharmacopeia (JP),

United States Pharmacopeia (USP),

cGMP

Packaging & Availability

Storage and Packaging Information

• Storage: Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.

• Packaging: 50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only