Calcium carbonate

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calcium carbonate; Calcium carbonate; CAS No 471-34-1; Chalk; Lime

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Calcium carbonate is an odourless, white mineral. It is insoluble in water and ethanol, soluble in acids forming salts and slightly soluble in water containing CO2.

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In combination with magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide for gastritis and diarrhoea

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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