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Calcium Carbonate
CAS No. 471-34-1

Calcium Carbonate

Food and Feed Additives

Calcium carbonate (E170) is a versatile mineral used as a calcium supplement, acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, filler and pigment in food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Chemical FormulaCaCO₃
Purity98% min
AppearanceWhite Powder
GradeFood Grade / Technical
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Product Description

Calcium Carbonate is the most abundant calcium mineral and is derived from limestone, chalk or marble through controlled processing. As E170, it is widely approved for use in food as a calcium source, acidity regulator, anti-caking agent and release agent.

Our food grade calcium carbonate meets FCC and BP specifications. It is used in dairy, cereal, bakery and beverage fortification as well as in pharmaceutical antacid tablets and calcium supplements. Technical grade is used in plastics, paints, rubber and paper as a filler and coating pigment.

Applications

  • Calcium fortification of foods, beverages and infant formula
  • Antacid in pharmaceutical preparations
  • Anti-caking agent in powdered foods
  • pH adjustment and buffering in food processing
  • Paper and plastics filler and coating pigment
  • Animal feed calcium supplement
  • Construction material (lime production, mortar)

Technical Information

Chemical NameCalcium Carbonate
CAS Number471-34-1
Molecular FormulaCaCO₃
Purity98% min
AppearanceWhite Powder
CaCO₃ Content98.0% min
Heavy Metals (as Pb)≤ 3 ppm
Acid Insoluble≤ 0.2%
Moisture≤ 0.5%
pH (10% slurry)9.0 – 10.0
UN NumberNot regulated
Hazard ClassNot classified as dangerous goods

Packaging Information

Available in moisture-resistant packaging. Custom options on request.

25 kg BagPE/PP bag
1000 kg BagFIBC / big bag
StorageCool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials

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