Food Additives
Mono Calcium Phosphate Feed Grade 2-4mm
Mono Calcium Phosphate Feed Grade 2–4 mm is a premium, water-soluble source of highly bio-available phosphorus and calcium for modern animal nutrition. Produced via a controlled reaction between feed-grade phosphoric acid and high-purity calcium carbonate, the product is granulated to a uniform 2–4 mm particle size that flows freely, dissolves rapidly and blends homogeneously with all common feed carriers. Each granule delivers a consistent 22.7 % phosphorus and 17 % calcium ratio, making it an ideal tool for balancing diets for poultry, swine, ruminants and aquatic species without introducing anti-nutritional factors.
Physico-Chemical Properties
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Particle size: 90 % between 2 mm and 4 mm, dust content <0.5 %
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Bulk density: ~1.1 g cm⁻³ for free-flowing conveying and storage
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pH (1 % solution): 3.2–3.6, supporting digestive acidification
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Water solubility: 18 g L⁻¹ at 25 °C, ensuring rapid ionic release in the gastrointestinal tract
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Heavy metals: meets stringent feed-safety limits for lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury
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Hardness: >3 kg granule crush strength, reducing generation of fines during transport and mixing.
Key Functional Benefits
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Highly Bio-Available Phosphorus
MCP-FG 2-4 provides phosphorus in the mono-basic form (H₂PO₄⁻), which is immediately absorbable across the intestinal wall. Relative bio-availability exceeds 95 % when compared with dicalcium phosphate in broiler diets, allowing nutritionists to lower total phosphorus inclusion and reduce excretion by up to 10 %. -
Digestive Acidification
The mildly acidic reaction of mono calcium phosphate in aqueous solution helps to lower gastric pH, promoting protein denaturation and activating pepsinogen. This is particularly beneficial for young pigs and chicks whose endogenous acid secretion is limited, leading to improved feed conversion and reduced incidence of undigested protein in the hind-gut. -
Homogeneous Mixing & Dust-Free Handling
The narrow 2–4 mm granule band ensures uniform distribution in both mash and pelleted feeds, eliminating segregation during pneumatic conveying. Low dust (<0.5 %) improves operator safety and reduces loss of active ingredient during transfer. -
Calcium Balance Without Excess
With 17 % calcium, MCP-FG 2-4 contributes meaningful levels of the macro-mineral, allowing formulators to reduce additional limestone or other calcium sources. This simplifies formulation matrices and avoids the excessive Ca:P ratios that can impair phosphorus absorption.
Application Guidelines
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Poultry: 4–6 kg per metric ton of finished feed for broilers; 3–4 kg for layers, adjusted based on available phosphorus in raw materials.
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Swine: 5–7 kg per metric ton for starter diets; 3–5 kg for grower-finisher, depending on phytase inclusion level.
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Ruminants: 2–3 kg per metric ton for dairy concentrates; higher inclusion for high-production diets with low-phosphorus forages.
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Aqua: 5–8 kg per metric ton for marine fish feeds; 3–5 kg for freshwater species, balanced against fish-meal phosphorus content.
Handling & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. When kept in sealed, original packaging, shelf-life is virtually unlimited under normal warehouse conditions. Avoid contact with strong alkalis which can reduce phosphorus solubility. Flush equipment with water after use to prevent hygroscopic build-up.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. When kept in sealed, original packaging, shelf-life is virtually unlimited under normal warehouse conditions. Avoid contact with strong alkalis which can reduce phosphorus solubility. Flush equipment with water after use to prevent hygroscopic build-up.
Environmental & Economic Advantage
By supplying phosphorus in a highly soluble and absorbable form, MCP-FG 2-4 lowers total dietary phosphorus inclusion, reducing feed cost and phosphorus excretion in manure. This supports sustainable livestock production and helps meet stringent environmental regulations on nutrient discharge.
By supplying phosphorus in a highly soluble and absorbable form, MCP-FG 2-4 lowers total dietary phosphorus inclusion, reducing feed cost and phosphorus excretion in manure. This supports sustainable livestock production and helps meet stringent environmental regulations on nutrient discharge.
Quality Assurance
Each batch is sampled at granulation, drying and packaging stages for particle size, phosphorus content, calcium level, moisture and microbiological purity. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, ensuring consistent nutrition and traceability from factory to feed mill.
Each batch is sampled at granulation, drying and packaging stages for particle size, phosphorus content, calcium level, moisture and microbiological purity. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, ensuring consistent nutrition and traceability from factory to feed mill.
In summary, Mono Calcium Phosphate Feed Grade 2–4 mm offers nutritionists a precise, dust-free and highly bio-available source of phosphorus and calcium. Its uniform granulation, excellent flowability and proven animal performance make it an indispensable component of modern, sustainable and cost-effective feed formulations.