CALCIUM SULFATE INFORMATION

Calcium Sulfate has three major forms: Dihydrate (Terra Alba), hemi-hydrate (Gypsum Plaster or Stucco), and anhydrous (Anhydrite).

USES FOR CALCIUM SULFATE

Calcium Sulfate is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries for various reasons.

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GRADES OF CALCIUM SULFATE

SULFATE AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION

A high purity, natural source of calcium sulfate used to promote plant growth in crops, lawns, gardens and other agricultural applications.

 

Origin: USA

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TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate Equivalent (CaSO4- 2H20) 92%
Calcium Sulfate Equivalent (CaSO4) 73%
Calcium (Ca) 21%
Sulfur (S) 17%
pH 7.0

BULK DENSITY:
72 lbs. / ft3 loose
~94 lbs. / ft3 packed
APPROXIMATE SIZING:
% Passing – 4 Mesh 100.00%
% Passing – 8 Mesh 100.00%
% Passing – 16 Mesh 100.00%
% Passing – 30 Mesh 99.99%
% Passing – 40 Mesh 99.99%
% Passing – 50 Mesh 99.99%
% Passing – 100 Mesh 99.99%
% Passing – 200 Mesh 99.88%
% Passing – 3250 Mesh 97.97%

Sulfate Anhydrous Food Grade (China) INFORMATION

This is a very pure (98 – 99%) white gypsum for use in food products that meet NF requirements for calcium sulfate. It is made from a natural calcium sulfate deposit. The material is often used a coagulant in tofu making, a processing aid in baking and as a calcium supplement and bedding medium in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

 

Packing: 55 lb bags x 42 bags per pallet
Origin: China

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Chemical Analysis
Total Calcium 29.2%
CaO 41.0%
SO3 57.5%
CaSO4 . 2H2O
250°C water loss 0.8%
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity 2.95
Loose bulk density 44.0
Compacted bulk density 65.0
Solubility (70°F) g / 100cc of H2O 0.26
pH (10% slurry) 10.5
Brightness 97

SULFATE ANHYDROUS SNOW WHITE FILLER USP INFORMATION

Very white CaSO4 for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This item is terra alba (CaSO4-2 H2O) calcined to irreversibly remove the crystalline water creating CaSO4. It has more calcium per unit weight than terra alba. Certified to meet all USP Standards.

 

 

Packing: 100 lb or 50 lb multiwall paper bags
Origin: USA

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Chemical Properties
Loss on ignition 0.33%
CaSO4 assay  99.0 % guaranteed 
Oxides  0.31%
Silica & Insolubles 0.13%
Iron 100. ppm max
Heavy Metals 10. ppm max
pH in 10% slurry 10.4
Physical Properties
Brightness 93.1
Specific Gravity 2.96
Bulk Density Loose 45.5 lb/ft3
Bulk Density Packed 52.2 lb/ft3
Bulking  .0406 gal/lb
Oil Absorption 26.5 cc/100 gr
Through 325 mesh 97.%
Average Particle Size 7. micron

SULFATE COARSE GRANULATED ACG TERRA ALBA INFORMATION

This product has an extra course grain size. It is used in special manufacturing situations where its large particles are required

 

Packing: 55 lb (25 kilo) paper bags 50 bags/pallet
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis  
CaSO4 99.0%
Insolubles .45%
Iron 100. ppm max.
Heavy Metals as Pb 2. ppm max.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES    
Typical Particles Size +4 0+/- 1
US stand mesh 4-12 65+/-10
  12-30 35+/- 10
  -30 5+/- 5
     
Guaranteed Size +4 1%retained Max
  -30 10%passing Max
     
Specific Gravity 2.32  
pH(10%) 7.5  
Color White  

Sulfate Dihydrate Food Grade China INFORMATION

This is a high-quality and highly pure (98 – 99%) white gypsum for use in food products that meet NF requirements for calcium sulfate dihydrate CaSO4 – 2(H2O). It is made from a natural calcium sulfate deposit and is ground to a fine powder containing about 20% moisture.

The material meets the standards of the Food Chemicals Codex and National Standard GB1886.6-2016.

 

Packing: 55 lb bags x 42 bags per pallet
Origin: China

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Chemical Analysis
Total Calcium 23.0%
CaO 32.1%
SO3 46.0%
CaSO4 99.0%
250°C water loss 20.30%
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity 2.30
Loose bulk density 55.0
Compacted bulk density 70.0
Solubility (70°F) g / 100cc of H2O 0.26
pH (10% slurry) 7.2
Brightness 96

SULFATE DOMESTIC TERRA ALBA USP INFORMATION

This is a white Gypsum conforming to USP, NF, and the Food Chemical Codex. Excellent for applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

 

Packing: 100 lb or 50 lb multiwall paper bags
Origin: USA

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Chemical Properties
Loss on Ignition 20.3%
CaSO4 Assay 99.0% guarantee
Silica & Insolubles .45%
Oxides .35%
Iron 100. ppm max.
Heavy Metals 10. ppm max.
PH in 10% slurry 7.3

Bulk Density  
Loose 46.0 lb/ft3
Packed 56.2 lb/ft3
Physical Properties
Brightness 84.4
Specific Density 2.32
Bulking .0518 gal/lb
Oil Absorption 23.5 cc/100 gr
Through 325 mesh 93%
Average Particle Size 14. micron

SULFATE FEED GRADE GYPSUM INFORMATION

This is a feed purity calcium sulfate suitable for enriching pet food.

 

Packing: 50 lbs paper bag on pallets
Origin: USA

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Chemical Composition
CaSO4 2H2O 91 – 92
MgCO3 1 – 2%
CaCO3 Less than 1%
Fe2O3 Less than .05%
Al2O3 Less than 0.2%
Physical Properties  
Bound Water 19.12%
Hardness (Mohs) 2
Specific Gravity 2.32
pH 7.8
Moisture Less than .1%
Average Bulk Density lb/ft3 50 – 55
Average Particle Size, Microns Proprietary  
% Retained – 100 mesh Trace
% Retained – 200 mesh 5 – 8
% Retained – 325 mesh 32 – 35

SULFATE FOOD AND PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE USP AND FCC INFORMATION

This is a high purity calcium sulfate dihydrate milled in the USA from the very purest and whitest gypsum. It will meet or exceed all FCC and USP specifications and is suitable for all types of food and pharmaceutical formulations.

 

Chemical Analysis
CaSO4 – 2(H2O) 99.1%
Loss on Drying 18.7%
As less than 0.1 ppm
Fl 11 ppm
Heavy Metals less than 10. ppm
Se less than 0.5 ppm
Physical Analysis  
Appearance Powder 
Color Bright White
Plus 100 mesh trace
thru 325 mesh 96.5%

SULFATE GRANULAR 16-100 INFORMATION

This is an industrial gypsum carefully screened to be free of both fine and oversized material.

 

Packing: 25Kg paper bags, 40 bags per pallet, with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis  
CaSO4 98.0%
Combined Water 19%
MgCO3 0.4
Fe2O3 0.03
SiO2 0.15
Insoluble 2.20

Physical Analysis  
Specific Gravity 2.32
Hardness, Mohs 2.00
pH 7.5
Moisture 0.05%
+10 Mesh 0-Trace
10/20 0-3%
20/100 70-80%
-100  20-30%
Physical Properties
Particle Size 30-80 mesh 94%
Specific Gravity 2.32 gr/ml
Apparent Density .94 gr/ml
pH (10%) 7.3 
Color White

SULFATE GRANULATED COARSE 4/20 INFORMATION

This product has an extra coarse grain size. It is used in special manufacturing situations where its large particles are required.

 

Packing: 55 lb, 25Kg paper bags 40 bags/pallet
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis
CaSO4 99.0%
Insolubles .45%
Iron 100. ppm max
Heavy Metals 10. ppm max
Physical Properties
Typical Particle Size +4 0 +/- 1
US stand mesh 4-12 65 +/-10
  12-30 35 +/- 10
  -30 5 +/- 5
Guaranteed Size +4 1% retained Max
  -30 10% passing Max
Specific Gravity 2.32
pH (10%) 7.3
Color White

SULFATE GRANULATED TERRA ALBA USP INFORMATION

This free flowing product is especially designed for high speed, direct compression tablet manufacturing. The material meets or exceeds all the USP, NF, and F& C codex requirements.

 

Packing: 25Kg paper bags, 40 bags per pallet, with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis
CaSO4 99.0%.
Insolubles .45%
Iron 100. ppm max
Heavy Metals 10. ppm max
Physical Properties 
Particle Size 30-80 mesh 94%
Specific Density 2.32 gr/ml
Apparent Density .94 gr/ml
pH (10%) White

SULFATE INDUSTRIAL GYPSUM 1.0 INFORMATION

This Calcium Sulfate is specifically designed for specialty cement applications. It is a mix of anhydrous (approximately 75%) and dihydrate (~25%) calcium sulfates. The product allows for regulated set-times and dimensional stability.

 

Packing: 50 lb. bags or bulk sacks
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis  
CaSO4 67 – 70%
CaSO4 +2H2O 22 – 25%
CaCO3 + MgCO3 2.4%
Combined moisture 5.3% max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES  
Loosebulk density lb / ft3 78
Packedbulk density lb / ft3 98
MohsHardness 2
Specificgravity 2.3
Medianparticle size (microns) 21
   
Passing through % (by weight)
30 mesh 100.0
50 mesh 99.8 – 100.0
100 mesh 88.0 – 100.0
200 mesh 74.1 – 100.0
325 mesh 57.8 – 100.0

SULFATE NATURAL ANHYDRITE INFORMATION

White CaSO4 for use in the industrial markets. This item is the naturally occurring anhydrite ore pulverized for manufacturing the crystalline water creating CaSO4. It has more calcium and more sulfur per unit weight due to its lack of crystalline water.

 

PACKING: 100 lb or 50 lb multiwall paper bags
ORIGIN: USA

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Chemical Analysis WT%, Dry Basis
Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 0.70%
Aluminum Oxide, Al2O3 0.03%
Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 less than 0.01%
Total (SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3) 0.73%
Calcium Oxide, CaO 38.24%
Magnesium Oxide, MgO 0.65%
Sodium Oxide, Na2O 0.01%
Potassium Oxide, K2O 0.01%
Titanium Dioxide, TiO2 0.01%
Manganese Dioxide, MnO2 less than 0.01%
Phosphorus Pentoxide, P2O5 0.01%
Strontium Oxide, SrO 0.08%
Barium Oxide, BaO 0.01%
Sulfur Trioxide, SO3 58.97%
Combined Water 0.42%
Loss on Ignition, @1000 C 0.86%
Total 100.00%
Free Moisture, as Received 0.02%
Particle Size  
Through 200 mesh 99.5% Min

GRANULATED ACG TERRA ALBA USP INFORMATION

This free flowing product is especially designed for high speed, direct compression tablet manufacturing. The material meets or exceeds all the USP, NF, and F&C codex requirements for calcium sulfate dihydrate CaSO4-2(H2O).

Packing: 25 Kilo paper bags, 50 bags per pallet, with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis  
CaSO4 Assay 99.0% 98% min
Insolubles .45%
Iron 100. ppm max.
Heavy Metals as Pb 2. ppm max.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES  
Particles Size 30-80mesh 94%
Specific Density 2.32gr/ml
Apparent Density .94gr/ml
pH(10%) 7.5
Color White

SULFATE TERRA ALBA 1.0 INFORMATION

This Calcium Sulfate is made by grinding and air separating high purity white gypsum that contains about 20% moisture. Depending upon pressure, humidity, loading, etc., this moisture (often called “combined water”) begins to be released when heated above 50 °C. At 180 °C, about three-fourths of the combined water is released. Water is not totally removed until temperatures exceed 400 °C.

 

Packing: 50 lb. bags or 2,000 lb. bulk bags
Origin: USA

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Chemical Properties
Loss on Ignition ~ 20.0%
CaSO4 + H2O 98.0%
pH – 10% slurry .7.3
Free moisture at 45 °C 0.1
Combined moisture 19.0
Physical Properties
Loose bulk density lb / ft3 42
Packed bulk density lb / ft3 62
Mohs Hardness 2 – 3
Specific gravity 2.3
Median particle size (microns) 13.0
Maximum particle size (microns) 150
Passing 325 mesh 93%
Hunter color values:  
L: 88.0
a: 0.8
b: 4.3

GRANULATED CALCIUM SULFATE FEED GRADE INFORMATION

Calcium Sulfate Feed Grade Course is a high purity natural gypsum.

 

Packing: 25 Kilo paper bags, 50 bags per pallet, with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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Chemical Analysis  
CalciumSulfate Dihydrate Equivalent (Gypsum, CaS04 & 2H2O) 81%
CalciiumSulfate Equivalent (CaCO4) 64%
Calcium(Ca) 19%
Sulfur(S) 15%
pH 7.3%
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES  
Particles Size 30-80mesh 94%
Specific Density 2.32gr/ml
Apparent Density .94gr/ml
pH(10%) 7.3
Color Off White

SULFATE WHITE MOLDING PLASTER INFORMATION

This is a high purity general purpose plaster that can be used in a wide variety of applications. The physical properties can be varies depending upon the desired end use.

 

Origin: USA

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Typical Properties  
Normal Consistency 74 lbs. water/100 lbs. product (34kg water/45 kg product)
Hand Mix VicatSet, Range 25 – 50 minutes
Compressive Strength, One Hour After Set 850 – 1250 psi (5.9 – 8.6 MPa) Compressive
Strength, Dry 1700 – 2500 psi (11.7 – 17.2 MPa)
pH Reaction Alkaline
% Expansion .15% – 0.20%
% Passing – 50 mesh 99% – 100%
% Passing – 200 mesh 98.5% – 100%

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