Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-270F
Date: 01/02/2025
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS Nº
1317-65-3
EC/EINECS Nº
215-279-6
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULE | CaCO3 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 100.08 g/mol |
| FOOD ADDITIVE | E 170 |
| COMPOSICIÓN QUÍMICA* / CHEMICAL COMPOSITION* | |
| CaCO3 | >98,5% |
| MgCO3 | <1% |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| ORIGIN | Mineral |
| CATEGORY | Minerals and their by-products |
| CODE | Calcium carbonate |
| SPECIES or CATEGORIES of ANIMAL | – |
| * Valores promedio / Average values | |
| APPEARANCE | White powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
| TAMAÑO PARTÍCULA / PARTICLE SIZE |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| Statistical D50 | 7 – 11µm | Internal Method |
| Rejection at 45 µm size | <1.0% | Internal Method |
| Rejection at 200 µm size | <0.01% | Internal Method |
| BLANCURA / WHITENESS (DOP) | ||
| L | 71 – 77 | Internal Method |
| a | -2.5 – 0.7 | Internal Method |
| b | 9 – 15 | Internal Method |
| MOISTURE | <0.1% | Internal Method |
| OIL ABSORPTION | 18 g/100g CaCO3 | Internal Method |
| DOP ABSORPTION | 30 g/100g CaCO3 | Internal Method |
| pH (aqueous sol. 10%) | 9 | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | 1 kg/l | Internal Method |
| SURFACE AREA | 1.4 m2/g | Internal Method |
| LOSS on DRYING | <2% | Internal Method |
| INSOLUBLE SUBSTANCES in ACIDS | <0.2% | Internal Method |
| MAGNESIUM & ALKALIN SALTS | <1% | Internal Method |
| RIQUEZA / ASSAY | ||
| CaCO3 | >98.5% | Internal method |
| MgCO3 | <1.% | Internal method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| FLUORUROS | <50 ppm | Internal Method |
| ANTIMONIUM | <100 ppm | Internal Method |
| COPPER | Internal Method | |
| CHROME | Internal Method | |
| ZINC | Internal Method | |
| BARIO | Internal Method | |
| ARSENIC | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤3 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <1ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| MOULD | ≤10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS | ≤10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| TOTAL COLIFORMS | ≤10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Negative/g | Internal Method |
| COAGULASE-POSITIVE STAPHYLOCOCCI | Negative/g | Internal Method |
| SPP SALMONELLA | Negative/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Feed raw material.
Product complies to the Reg. (EU) No 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives.
Product according to the Reg. (EU) No 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the EU Dir. No 2009/32/EC.
STORAGE: Store in a closed container at 5-35ºC, in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidizing agents and strongly acidic or basic materials.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, Reg. (EU) No 231/2012, FCC and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product complies to the Reg. (EU) No 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives.
Product according to the Reg. (EU) No 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the EU Dir. No 2009/32/EC.
STORAGE: Store in a closed container at 5-35ºC, in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidizing agents and strongly acidic or basic materials.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, Reg. (EU) No 231/2012, FCC and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
*The technical data sheets are informative and may not be up-to-date. Please contact us for the latest version.
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