Omya-Cal® USP-4 - AZ

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Omya-Cal® USP-4 - AZ is a powder form of calcium carbonate that complies with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and offers a range of certifications, including FCC compliance and Kosher and Halal labeling claims. It serves as a mineral source for food ingredients and a mineral supplement for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It is also certified under various environmental and safety standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring high quality and regulatory compliance.

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Ingredient Name: Calcium Carbonate

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 471-34-1

Active Minerals: Calcium

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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Labeling Claims

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Properties

Chemical Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay Calcium Carbonate98.0 - 100.5%Current USP
Mercury Contentmax. 0.5ppmICP-MS, PRO-148
Magnesium and Alkaline Salts Contentmax. 1.0%Current USP
Loss on Dryingmax. 2.0%Current USP
Lead Contentmax. 0.25ppmICP-MS, PRO-148
Iron Contentmax. 1000ppmICP-MS, PRO-148
Fluoride Contentmax. 0.005%Current USP
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppmICP-MS, PRO-148
Acid Insoluble Substancemax. 0.2%Current USP
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Ignition Energy (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)min. 1,000mJ-
Explosive PropertiesNot ExplosiveRegulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.14
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 600°C-
Solubility in Water (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)0.014g/l-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)2.3 - 2.8g/ccDIN-ISO 787/10
Burning Number1--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)The product is not flammable--
Flash PointDoes not flash--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa, Decomposes below the melting point)min. 800°C
pH Value (at 20°C, 100 g/l Concentration)8.5 - 9.5-DIN-ISO 787/9
OdorCharacteristic--
AppearanceWhite powder--
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salmonella CountNegative-USP 62
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness Median Particle Size (d50%)3.1 – 4.6μmOmya GLS 010 - Malvern Mastersizer

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