Basic Info.
Model NO.
Kend- Dihydrate Calcium Sulfate
Certification
CCIC, CIQ, RoHS, ISO
Grade Standard
Food Grade
Solubility
Slightly Soluble in Water
Product Description
1.Chemical name: calcium sulfate, calcium sulphate
2.Molecular formula: CaSO4 • 2H2O; CaSO4
3.Molecular weight: 172.17(dihydrate); 136.14(anhydrous)
4.CAS: 10101-41-4(dihydrate); 7778-18-9(anhydrous)
5.Character: It is white monoclinic crystalls or crystal powder, odorless, slightly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. The relative density is 2.32. It usually contains two crystallization water, in the form of gypsum mine exists in the nature.
| Test item | CaSO4 | CaSO4·2H2O |
| Assay (CaSO4), dry basis ≥% | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Lead(Pb) ≤mg/kg | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| As ≤mg/kg | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Fluoride(F) ≤% | 0.005 | 0.003 |
| Loss On Drying ≤% | 1.5 | 19.0-23.0 |
| Se ≤% | 0.003 | 0.003 |
Uses of calcium sulfate in food include: nutrient, yeast activator, dough modifier, curing agent, chelating agent, gelling agent, baking powder, carrier, filler, pH regulator, and abrasive. Among these uses it is mainly used in baked goods. It is used as a curing agent in canned potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, string beans, and peppers. Calcium sulfate is also used as an ingredient in confectionery, ice cream, and other frozen desserts. Calcium sulfate is also used in beer brewing and is added to the malting process to increase the amount of calcium ions in the water. Calcium sulfate is used as an abrasive in cleaning agents used in contact with foods. Calcium sulfate is also used in cosmetics and toothpaste.
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Business Type:
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Business Range:
Chemicals
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