Calcium Carbonate is a white, odorless powder that occurs naturally in various forms, including chalk, limestone, and marble, with numerous industrial and commercial applications:
- Food Additive: Used as a food additive, often labeled as E170, to add calcium to foods and as an anticaking agent.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a filler and diluent in tablets and capsules.
- Cosmetics: Used as a pigment, filler, and mild abrasive in products like toothpaste, sunscreen, and makeup.
- Building Materials: Used in the production of cement, concrete, and plaster.
- Agriculture: Used as a soil conditioner to adjust soil pH and provide calcium.
- Paper Industry: Used as a filler and coating pigment.