Calcium Carbonate, Heavy Powder, USP

Enhance your pharmaceutical formulations with Calcium Carbonate, Heavy Powder, USP, an essential excipient recognized for its reliability and performance in solid dosage forms. This high-quality powder is meticulously produced under stringent Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure purity and compositional integrity, serving as an effective diluent for tablets and capsules.

Key Features & Specifications

• Chemical CAS Number: 471-34-1
• Chemical Formula: CaCO₃
• Chemical Formula Weight: F.W. 100.09
• Assay (Dried Basis): 98.0-100.5%
• Maximum Limits:
  • Loss on Drying @ 200°C: 2.0%
  • Acid-Insoluble Substances: 0.2%
  • Fluoride: 0.005%
  • Arsenic: 3 ppm
  • Barium: To pass test
  • Lead: 3 ppm
  • Iron: 0.1%
  • Mercury (Hg): 0.5 ppm
  • Heavy Metals: 0.002%
  • Magnesium and Alkali Salts: 1.0%
  • Residual Solvents: To pass test
• Chemical Function Use: Tablet / Capsule Diluent
• Chemical Storage Info: Hygroscopic: Keep tightly closed.
• Chemical UPS Limit: 150 lb
• Chemical Category: Inorganic Chemicals | FDA Regulated Items
• Health Rating: 2

Why Choose Calcium Carbonate, Heavy Powder, USP?

This versatile chemical serves a fundamental role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, providing excellent compressibility and low friability, which enhances the stability and effectiveness of your formulations. Rely on our Calcium Carbonate, Heavy Powder, USP for optimal performance in your production processes.