Calcium carbonate or dolomite is a naturally occurring mineral. It is found in rock formations, sea rocks and even in the human body. It has several uses in pharmaceutical and construction industries. All living beings- humans, animals and plants require this mineral to maintain their skeletal structure. Humans are known to suffer from weak bones, dental problems and disorders of the heart and musculature if they have deficiency of this mineral.
Uses of dolomite:
Calcium carbonate has several uses in pharmaceutical and food preservation industry. It is used as a component of antacids. It reduces acidity of the stomach.
Since it strongly absorbs water, it is an important constituent of medications used for treating diarrhea.
Being a safe and relatively inert component with potent binding properties it is popularly used to prepare base of creams and toothpastes.
It is widely used as filler in tablets.
This is an important constituent of dietary supplements. It is need for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
This compound is used for food preservation.
It is used in the paper making purpose, as it not only provides effective binding but also has a whitening effect. It contributes to strength and gloss of paper.
Dolomite is an important raw material in the manufacture and production of high quality of plastics.
Gulshan india is a calcium carbonate manufacturer with a market leader in the respective segments.It produces over 19 grades of Calcium Carbonate (Precipitated, Activated,Ground Natural Calcite Powder and Wet) used in various industries. Four of GPL’s facilities, spread across the country, are dedicated to manufacturing Calcium Carbonate with an integrated capacity of 1,05,000 MTPA. Facilities have in-house microbiology laboratory with extensive R & D facility and are backed by 7 MW captive power plants .
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