Phosphate containing calcium carbonate

• Chemical formula           Ca(H2PO4)2.xH2O + CaCO3

• Identification           .....CAS/EINECS No: 7758-23-8/231-837-1

• Process           Product containing monocalcium phosphate and extra calcium                     ..carbonate and is obtained by reaction of a calcium source with                     ..purified feed grade phosphoric acid.

• Chemical characteristics (typical)

  Total phosphorus	18 %
  Soluble phosphorus:
  in 2% citric acid	>95%
  in alk. amm. citrate	>95%
  in water	75%
  Calcium	21%
  Ca : P ratio	1.17 : 1
  pH (1% solution)	4.0 - 5.0
  Ash insoluble in HCl	<1.0%
  Moisture	<3%
  Undesirable substances	conform to the European Directives

• Physical properties (typical)

  Appearance	granulated colour greyish
  Apparent density	loose 0.9 kg/dm3 tapped 1.0 kg/dm3

• Handling, storage, toxicity

  Handling	no special precautions
  Storage	in a dry place
  Shelf life	minimum 3 years
  Toxicity	non toxic

• Specific advantages
            Free flowing, granulated, non-dusty
            Non hygroscopic
            Ca : P ratio optimal in standard feeds
            Low level of undesirable substances