Data Sheet

Calcium Carbonate

Typical Chemical Analysis

Product Code03-0250
Calcium Carbonate96.00%
Magnesium Carbonate1.00%
Aluminum Oxide0.50%
Ferric Oxide0.12%
Silica2%
Water Soluble Matter< 0.1%
Moisture0.30%
pH9.2-9.8
Granulation through 325 Mesh %99%

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: MIL-C-293B

PACKAGING: 50 lb. Bags, 100-250 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums

Uses

Calcium Carbonate is used in the manufacturing of paint, rubber, plastics, paper, ceramics, putty, polishes, insecticides, inks, adhesives, matches, pencils, crayons, and by the pharmaceutical industries. In analytical chemistry, it can be used to detect and determine halogens in organics.

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and avoid ingestion. Use dust respirator when handling. Be sure to store this material in a cool, dry place. Since no exposure limit have been established for calcium carbonate by OSHA & ACGIH, we recommend that our product should be treated as a nuisance dust 10 mg/m3. See SDS for more information.

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Product Information

Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number1317-65-3
RTEC NumberEV 9580000
Melting pointDec. ~850 ° C
Specific Gravity2.7
EINEC Number2074399
Molecular Wt.100.09
Molecular FormulaCaCO₃
Water SolubilityPractically Insoluble

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