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Calcium Gluconate

Identification:

Chemical Name: Calcium Gluconate

Synonyms: Gluconic acid calcium salt; calcium D-gluconate

CAS No.: 299-28-5; 18016-24-5(monohydrate)

Molecular Formula: Ca(C6H11O7)2.H2O

E-code:E578

 

Properties:

White crystalline granules or powder, odorless and tasteless. Easily soluble in water (3.3% in water and 20% in hot water), but insoluble in ethanol. It could be dissolved together with calcium lactate.

 

Specifications:

Items

FCC

USP

Assay %

98.0-102.0

99.0-101.0

Loss on drying %

<2.0

<2.0

Reducing substances %

<1.0

<1.0

Sulfate %

<0.05

<0.05

Chloride %

<0.05

<0.07

Heavy metals %

<0.002

<0.002

Arsenic (as As) %

<0.0002

<0.0003

Organic volatile impurities

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Up to standard

 

Application:

It is the common source of baby calcium supplement, widely used in infant food, cereal and cereal product, health products, sports and milk beverage, high calcium concentrate, etc. It also could be as buffer and firming agent, used in fried food and pastries, to prevent oxidation and discoloration, and improve the sensory quality.

 

Packing Storage:

25kg paper bags lined with PE plastic bag or paper drum;

Preserve in well-closed containers and stored in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, to prevent the heat or sun exposure. Prohibited mixed with hazardous and toxic materials during store and transportation.