Property |
Specification |
Product Name |
Egg Shell Powder |
Source |
Cleaned and sterilized chicken eggshells |
Appearance |
Fine, dry powder |
Color |
White to off-white |
Odor |
Odorless or faintly neutral (should be free from foul smell) |
Taste |
Tasteless or mildly chalky |
Mesh Size |
100–200 mesh (customizable for industrial or food-grade use) |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 5% |
Purity |
Typically >95% pure calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) |
Particle Size |
Fine powder (~10–100 microns) |
Bulk Density |
0.5–0.8 g/cm³ |
pH Level |
Slightly alkaline (around 9–10) |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in acid |
Calcium Content |
35%–40% (elemental calcium) |
Packaging |
Sealed food-grade bags, kraft paper sacks, or bulk containers |
Shelf Life |
12–24 months when stored in a cool, dry, airtight environment |
Applications |
Calcium supplement, animal feed, fertilizers, cosmetics, etc. |