Dicalcium phosphate (DCP)

Dicalcium phosphate (Dibasic calcium phosphate) is mainly used as a feed additive/supplement in the livestock feed industry. It is also used as a tableting agent in some pharmaceutical preparations especially odour control products.

Specifications

• TRADE NAME: BEMphos 18% P
• CHEMICAL NAME: Dicalcium phoshate - dehydrate
• CHEMICALS FORMULA : CaHPO₄•2H₂O
• CHEMICALS FAMILY : Inorganic Salts
• MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 172.09 gr/mol
• APPERANCE - COLOUR: White powder and granular
• PACKING : 25 kg p.p bags

Composition

• Moisture: 1.72%
• Solubility in citric acid: ( 2 %) min  98.35%
• Calcium (Ca): 24.43%
• Phosphorous (P): 18.30%
• Particle size: 0.3-2mm
• Fluoride: 0.14%
• Arsenic: 6.3 ppm
• Cadmium: 6.1 ppm
• Lead: 1.00 ppm
• mercury: 0.01 ppm

Attributes

• • Phosphate chemicals are used commercially in fertilizers, animal feeds, and industrial products, and as additives in food.
  • Calcium phosphates, the most widely used phosphate supplements, supply essential minerals for the development of strong teeth and bones in livestock, poultry, and pets.
  • Feed-grade calcium phosphates include dicalcium phosphate (DCP), monocalcium phosphate (MCP), and tricalcium phosphate (TCP).
  • Di-Calcium Phosphate (DCP) is a type of calcium phosphate which is dibasic. It is usually found as dihydrate, but can be thermally converted into an anhydrous form.
  • Feed phosphates are used mainly in the poultry and swine sectors, and to a much lower extent in cattle feed. Poultry production consumes more phosphorus than any other meat source.

Notice to farmers!

• • Livestock farmers handling drugs must be cautious about the drugs and commit to the judicious management, use, and administration of antimicrobials.
  • In addition to this, farmers should promote routine health programs that prevent disease. This will save the farmers the stress and money involved in purchasing medicaments.
  • The farm management systems, biosecurity, vaccination programs, nutrition, and hygiene should be strengthened.
  • You should make a selection of antibiotics after proper consultation at a diagnostic laboratory or a veterinarian.
  • The withdrawal periods of each drug should be strictly followed.