Calcium Citrate Maleate
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Uses of Product
In combination with vitamin D3, it is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It is used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany).
| Technical Details | |
| CAS No | 142606-53-9 |
| Mol. Formul | Ca6(C6H5O7)2(C4H4O5)3•6H2O |
| Mol. Weigh | 1123.1 |
| Category | Nutrient; Dietary Supplement |
| Specification | |
| Description | White granule, powder; odourless |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in 3 N Hydrochloric acid |
| Identification | Passes as per the test |
| pH of 3% slurry | 4.0 to 8.0 |
| Acid-insoluble substances | 0.2% maximum |
| Heavy metals | 0.002% maximum |
| Lead | 1 PPM maximum |
| Fluoride | 0.0030% maximum |
| Arsenic | 3 PPM maximum |
| Loss on drying | 13.0 % maximum |
| Assay | 20.0 to 22.0% as Calcium |
Standard Packing: 25 KG Polywooven craft bag with double inner polyethylene bag.