Calcium carbonate

كربونات الكالسيوم

KindAPI
ClassMineral supplement / antacid
SynonymsPrecipitated chalk, E170, PCC, GCC
Common uses / formsTablet, chewable tablet, suspension, antacid and calcium-supplement products
Properties~40% elemental calcium; practically insoluble in water, dissolves with effervescence in acid; high-dose bulk active
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesGrade/particle size affects compressibility; broadly sourced commodity
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Calcium carbonate — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-calcium-carbonate.html