Product Overview
Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (DCPA) is a white, odorless, free-flowing powder widely used as a nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical excipient, and functional additive. With excellent chemical stability and low moisture content, it is ideal for applications requiring high purity and compatibility with moisture-sensitive systems.
Our DCPA is produced under strict quality standards to ensure consistent particle size, high elemental calcium and phosphorus content, and low heavy metal levels, meeting both food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade requirements.
Key Features
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✅ Anhydrous Form: Free from crystal water; suitable for moisture-sensitive formulations
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✅ High Purity: Low heavy metals, low lead, arsenic, and fluorides
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✅ Excellent Flowability: Ideal for tablet compression and powder blends
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✅ Nutritional Source: Provides bioavailable calcium and phosphorus
Typical Applications
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Pharmaceuticals: As a direct compression excipient in tablets and capsules
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Food & Beverage: As a calcium and phosphorus fortifier in dietary supplements and food powders
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Animal Nutrition: As a mineral additive in feed formulations
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Dental Care: Used in toothpaste formulations for remineralization and mild abrasiveness
Technical Specifications (Typical Values)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, free-flowing powder |
| Assay (as CaHPO₄) | ≥ 97.0% |
| Calcium Content | 23.0–25.0% |
| Phosphorus Content | 18.0–20.0% |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Fluoride | ≤ 50 ppm |
| pH (1% suspension) | 6.5–8.0 |
Packaging & Storage
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Packaging: 25 kg bags
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Storage: Store in a dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and direct sunlight
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Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging
