Chemical Name:
Monocalcium Phosphate
Molecular Formula:
Ca (H2PO4) 2, Ca (H2PO4) 2·H2O
Molecular Weight:
anhydrous: 234.05; Monohydrate: 252.07
CAS:
anhydrous: 7758-23-8; Monohydrate: 10031-30-8
Character:
It is white crystalline powder or flaky crystal. Specific gravity is2.220. When heated to 100℃, it begins to lose crystal water. It is soluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid ,slightly soluble in water(1.8﹪).
Uses:
In food industry, it is used as swelling agent, dough regulator, buffering agent, modifier, firming agent, nutritional supplement, chelating agent.
Packing:
It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner layer, and a compound paper-plastic woven bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.
Storage & Transportation:
It should be stored in a dry and ventilating warehouse; be cautious to keep away from moisture and hot; unloaded with care, so as t o avoid the damage. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances
Quality index
GB25559-2010
FCC V
Assay (as Ca) ﹪
16.8-18.3(Anhydrous)
15.9-17.7(Monohydrate)
As≤﹪
0.0003
Pb≤﹪
0.0002
0.0005
Heavy Metal (as Pb )≤﹪
0.001
0.0015
Fluoride≤﹪
0.0025
0.005
Loss on Dry180℃,3h≤﹪
1.0
1.0 (Monohydrate)
Loss on ignition≤﹪
14.0-15.5
14.0-15.5(Anhydrous)
Clarity
Pass Test
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Carbonate
Free acid and auxiliary salt
