CAS 471-34-1
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya
CAS 471-34-1CaCO3100.09 g/mol
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) is a white powder used primarily in the construction industry as a filler and pigment in products such as paints and coatings. Its excellent opacity and brightness make it ideal for applications in environmentally friendly paints, plastics, and rubber. PCC also serves as a bulking agent in pharmaceuticals and food preparations. This compound exhibits unique characteristics that enhance product performance across various industries.
Main applicationConstruction materials — Acts as a filler and pigment, improving durability and aesthetic appeal.
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate plays a crucial role in numerous industries by enhancing product quality and reducing costs. Its versatility as a filler and stabilizer makes it an essential ingredient, particularly in construction and food sectors, thereby ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving overall product performance.
Also known as
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- Aeromatt
- Calcium carbonate (1:1)
- Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1)
- Calofort U
- Albaglos
- Aragonite
- Calcicoll
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 50 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 471-34-1
- Chemical formula
- CaCO3
- Molecular weight
- 100.09 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder
- Density
- 2.7 to 2.95 g/cm³
- Density
- 2.7 to 2.95 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1517 to 2442 °F
- Solubility
- 0.001 %
- pH
- 8 to 9
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) has the molecular formula CaCO3 with a molecular weight of 100.09 g/mol. It appears as a fine, white powder with a typical density of 2.7 to 2.95 g/cm³. This material is practically insoluble in water but reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, making it suitable for various applications. When ordering, technical buyers should specify the required purity level and packaging size, which is typically 50 kg.
Delivery
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Construction materials — Acts as a filler and pigment, improving durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Pharmaceuticals — Used as a bulking agent in tablets and powders, enhancing dosage forms.
- Food and beverage industry — Functions as a calcium supplement and stabilizer in various products.
- Paints and coatings — Enhances opacity and brightness, improving visual quality.
- Plastics — Improves mechanical properties and reduces production costs by acting as a filler.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves product performance and aesthetics in construction applications.
- Enhances calcium content in food and pharmaceutical products.
- Reduces overall production costs by serving as an effective filler.
- Increases opacity and brightness in paints, leading to improved final product quality.
- Provides stability in various formulations, ensuring consistent quality.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is 471-34-1. Its chemical formula is CaCO3, with a molecular weight of 100.09 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya?
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is also referred to as CALCIUM CARBONATE, Aeromatt, Calcium carbonate (1:1), Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1), Calofort U and Albaglos. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is supplied?
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya look like?
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include construction materials — Acts as a filler and pigment, improving durability and aesthetic appeal., pharmaceuticals — Used as a bulking agent in tablets and powders, enhancing dosage forms., food and beverage industry — Functions as a calcium supplement and stabilizer in various products., paints and coatings — Enhances opacity and brightness, improving visual quality. and plastics — Improves mechanical properties and reduces production costs by acting as a filler.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya?
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Kenya available in?
Available in 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 10112pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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