Product/Service

Directly Compressible Calcium Carbonate

Source: SPI Polyols, Inc.
The company has developed a coprocessed calcium carbonate (CaCO3)/sorbitol, designed as an alternative to other directly compressible calcium products.
The company has developed a coprocessed calcium carbonate (CaCO3)/sorbitol, designed as an alternative to other directly compressible calcium products. The coprocessed product contains 50% calcium carbonate and 50% sorbitol. Common areas for use are calcium supplements, multi-vitamins, and antacids. This product has many benefits, including:
  • Excellent compressibility
  • Reduced grit
  • Smooth, creamy mouth feel
  • Fast disintegrating tablets
  • Non-friable tablets
  • Less handling in production
  • Less quality control costs
  • Calcium Carbonate conforms to California's Proposition 65
SPI Polyols, Inc., 321 Cherry Ln., New Castle, DE 19720-2780. Tel: 302-576-8500 or 800-789-9755 ext. 8534. Fax: 302-576-8569.