Niacet Calcium Acetate Pharma

Pharmaceutical grade Calcium Acetate can be used as a phosphate binder to treat Hyperphosphatemia (elevated blood phosphorus levels). Calcium Acetate is available as white powder or agglomerate. These two versions are chemically identical and differ only in physical form. The agglomerate offers the properties on non-dustiness, improved wettability, higher reactivity, higher bulk density, and improved free-flow ability.

Chemical Name: Calcium Acetate

CAS Number: 62-54-4

Functions: Binder

Dosage Form: Capsules, Creams, Foams, Gels, Lotions, Ointments, Tablets

Labeling Claims: Halal

Certifications & Compliance: DMF Type IV, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), REACH (Europe), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Synonyms: Ca(OAC)2, Calcium Ethanoate, Calcium(II) Acetate, Lime Acetate, Lime Pyrolignite, Phoslo, Phoslyra

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
62-54-4
EC No.
200-540-9

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Pharmaceutical grade Calcium Acetate can be used as a phosphate binder to treat Hyperphosphatemia (elevated blood phosphorus levels), as well as in laboratory reagents and in the production of antiepileptic drugs. The product is FDA listed (DMF # 18997).
  • The product is also used in fertilizers as a calcium source with a calcium (Ca) level of minimum 23.8% (33.4% expressed as CaO)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White powder or agglomerate
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy metals Contentmax. 10ppm
Arsenic contentmax. 3ppm
Assay Content (Dried Basis)99.0 - 100.5%
Aluminium Contentmax. 1ppm
Barium Contentmax. 50ppm
Chloride contentmax. 330ppm
Fluoride Contentmax. 50ppm
Iron Contentmax. 20ppm
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm
Magnesium Contentmax. 500ppm
Molecular Weight (Anhydrous)158.17
pH (5% solution)7.2-8.2
Potassium Contentmax. 500ppm
Sodium Contentmax. 500ppm
Strontium Contentmax. 500ppm
Sulphate Contentmax. 600ppm
Water Contentmax. 7%
Solubility Profile
Tempertaure Solubility (g/L)
0°C 37.4
25°C 35.3
100°C 29.7

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Legislation

Calcium acetate at Tiel, NL site is certified by the Health Care Inspectorate Pharmaceutical Affairs Medical Technology of the Dutch Ministry with  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification. This certification affirms Niacet’s commitment to supplying the highest quality active ingredients and excipients for the pharmaceutical industry.

Packaging & Availability

Product Grades

Calcium Acetate is available in pharmaceutical and in industrial grade.

Packaging Information

Depending on product form in 20 or 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Stability

Pharmaceutical grade Calcium Acetate is stable for 3 years from date of production.  Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored single-stacked in closed original packaging, dry and at room temperature