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.

Ingredient Name: Calcium Carbonate

Active Minerals: Calcium

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    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 Explosive--
    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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