Description

Monocalcium Phosphate (feed grade) is a mineral feed material listed in the Catalogue of Feed Materials under Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2013. It is an inorganic compound of phosphorus and calcium used as a source of these elements in animal nutrition.

Monocalcium phosphate occurs as an odourless white to greyish-white powder or granulate. It is characterised by high solubility in citric acid and water, stability and a uniform structure, which facilitates its dosing and incorporation into feed mixtures.

Technical aspects

Calcium monophosphate is characterised by good microbiological stability and a strictly defined mineral composition.

Parameter Value
Phosphorus (P) > 21.8%
Calcium (Ca) > 15.1%
Solubility in citric acid (2%) > 95%
Solubility in water > 80%
Moisture content < 3%
pH 3 – 4
Density 0.95 – 1 t/m³
Granulometry > + 2 mm 5%
Granulometry 0.5 – 2 mm 85%
Granulometry < 0.5 mm 10%
Fluorine (F) < 2000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ppm
Arsenic (As) < 10 ppm
Lead (Pb) < 15 ppm
Mercury (Hg) < 0.1 ppm

Application

Monocalcium phosphate is used in the feed sector as a mineral feed material in mixtures for poultry, pigs, cattle and other farm animal species. It provides phosphorus and calcium in a soluble form, supplementing the content of these elements in the formulation.

Feed-grade monocalcium phosphate is also used in mineral-vitamin premixes and finished compound feeds, where it serves to balance the phosphorus and calcium content in the mineral composition of the feed.

Storage

Monocalcium phosphate should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place, in its original packaging, away from moisture and the risk of contamination by other products.

Package

FDCM supplies its Business Partners with monocalcium phosphate in 25 kg bags.