(Acidifying Agent / Buffering Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Calcium Carbonate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Calcium Carbonate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLCAL™ CAR widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as both an active ingredient and an excipient. It is available in dosage forms such as tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, oral suspensions, powders and effervescent preparations. It is also used as a calcium supplement to prevent or treat calcium deficiency and support bone and teeth health. As an active ingredient, it is mainly used as an antacid to neutralize excess gastric acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 471-34-1 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | CaCO3 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 100.09 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as fine, white, odorless, tasteless, microcrystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) |
(A) It gives the reaction of calcium. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water. Its solubility in water is increased by the presence of any ammonium salt or of carbon dioxide. The presence of any alkali hydroxide reduces its solubility. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| 4 | Acid-Insoluble Substances | Not more than 0.2%. |
| 5 | Arsenic | Not more than 3 ppm. |
| 6 | Barium | A platinum wire, dipped in the filtrate obtained in the test for Acid Insoluble Substances and held in a nonluminous flame, does not impart a green color. |
| 7 | Iron | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 8 | Lead | Not more than 3 ppm. |
| 9 | Limit Of Fluoride | Not more than 50 ppm. |
| 10 | Limit Of Magnesium And Alkali Salts | Not more than 1.0%. |
| 11 | Mercury | Not more than 0.5 ppm. |
| 12 | Loss On Drying | It loses not more than 2.0% of its weight. |
| 13 | Assay | Not more than 98.0% to not less than 100.5% on the dried basis. |
MOLCAL™ CAR is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 5 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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