Description:
A white, odorless, fine powder or crystalline material, free from any foreign matter.
Chemical Formula:
CaSO (Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous).
Identification:
Passes tests for Calcium and Sulfate as per National Formulary (NF) standards.
Purity:
Loss on Drying: The product should meet the specified limits, indicating minimal water content as an anhydrous form.
Acid-Insoluble Substances: Should comply with permissible limits for acid-insoluble impurities.
Heavy Metals: The material must comply with NF limits for heavy metals.
Soluble Substances: Meets the required limits for solubility in water, ensuring no excess soluble impurities.
pH:
1% Aqueous Suspension: Typically falls within the range of 6.0 to 8.0, indicating slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Solubility:
In Water: Slightly soluble.
In Dilute Acids: Soluble, forming a calcium sulfate solution.
Applications:
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a calcium supplement, excipient, and filler in tablet and capsule formulations.
Food Industry: Functions as a firming agent, calcium fortifier, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Industrial: A key ingredient in the production of plaster, cement, and gypsum products.
Packaging:
Typically available in moisture-proof packaging to maintain product quality.
Manufactured by Neelkanth Finechem LLP, Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous NF complies with National Formulary (NF) standards, ensuring the highest level of purity and suitability for use in various pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications.