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Monocalcium Phosphate (Powder) - China

IUPAC Name	: Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
Cas Number	: 81012-89-7
HS Code	: 2309.90.90
Formula	: CaH₄P₂O₈

Basic Information

Appearance Name	: White Crystalline Powder
Common Names	: Calcium Biphosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid
Packaging	: 25 Kg or 50 Kg, Inner PE Bag and Outer Woven Bag

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Technical Document

Brief Overview

Monocalcium phosphate, also known as acid calcium phosphate, is an inorganic compound and is commonly found in monohydrate form. Monocalcium phosphate is colourless and it can appear in both granular and powder form. It is used as a leavening agent in the food industry.

Manufacturing Process

A reaction between calcium carbonate and wet processed defluorinated phosphoric acid produces monocalcium phosphate. High-purity Monocalcium phosphate is produced by treating calcium phosphate with concentrated phosphoric acid.

Food Industry

Monocalcium phosphate is used as a leavening agent in a bakery for cakes, bread, and other baked foods for improved texture. It can also be used as an emulsifier and flavor enhancer in beverages.

Cosmetic Industry

Monocalcium Phosphate is used as an abrasive, buffering agent, bulking agent, oral care agent in cosmetics and personal care products.

Animal Feed Industry

Monocalcium Phosphate is used in fertilizers. Monocalcium Phosphate is also used as a food supplement for livestock and poultry. It restores phosphorous and calcium minerals to the mineral deficiency cattle diet. They facilitate the metabolism of livestock and poultry, strengthening their immune and reproductive systems.

Other Applications

Monocalcium Phosphate is widely used as a stabilizer and emulsifier in many other industries like glass and plastic manufacturing.