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Specification Data Sheet for AlgaeCal®
L. Superpositum species - also called algas calcareas
| Description |
Beige to brown
dense powder |
Conforms |
Visual |
| Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Physical |
| Moisture |
less than 3% |
.5% |
AOAC 934.06 |
| Calcium |
28% min. |
28 - 30% |
ICP-MS |
| Magnesium |
2.5% min. |
2.6 - 4% |
ICP-MS |
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| Regular grind |
100 Mesh
(80% pass through) |
Conforms |
Sieve |
| Fine grind |
5 - 10 microns
average particle size |
Conforms |
Sieve |
| pH |
9.5 |
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EPA 150.1 |
| Calcium Solubility |
97% in 30 minutes |
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USP 28 Dissolution |
| Specific Gravity |
1.4551 |
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AOAC 929.25 |
| Total Aerobic Count |
NMT 10,000 cfu/g |
< 10 cfu/g |
MFHPB-18 |
| Yeasts and Molds Count |
NMT 1,000 cfu/g |
< 10 cfu/g |
MFHPB-22 |
| E. Coli |
Negative/10g |
Negative/10g |
USP XXVIII |
| Salmonella |
Negative/10g |
Negative/10g |
USP XXVIII |
| Total Coliform |
Max 3 mpn/g |
< 3 mpn/g |
MFHPB-19 |
| Fecal Coliform |
Max 3 mpn/g |
< 3 mpn/g |
MFHPB-19 |
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| Regular grind |
20 kg bag |
| Fine grind |
30 kg bag |
| Shelf Life |
5 years if kept cool and dry |
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