TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

Name:Calcium phosphate, Tribasic (Tricalcium Phosphate),TCP FCC/EC/NF/USP
Empirical Formula:Ca5OH (PO4)3
CAS No.:12167-74-7
Molecular Weight:502.31
Physical Characteristics:White powder, odorless, tasteless, relative density-soluble in water
Applications:Food/EPS/Pharmaceutical
SPECIFICATIONS
Test parameter

Specifications
Identification A Positive
Identification B Positive
Assay-Calcium 34.0-40.0%
Arsenic ≤3ppm
Fluoride ≤0.0050%
Lead ≤2ppm
Loss on Ignition ≤8.0%
Water-soluble substances ≤0.5%
Acid Insoluble substances ≤0.2%
Carbonate Complies
Chloride ≤0.14%
Sulfate ≤0.8%
Barium Complies
Dibasic Salt& Calcium Oxide Complies
Nitrate Complies
Heavy Metals ≤0.003%
Mercury ≤1ppm
Cadmium ≤1ppm
P2O5 (as Anhydrous) ≤38.5%-48.0%
Assay(ignited basis) ≤90% min
Salmonella Negative
E.Coli Negative
Total Plate Count 1000 cfu/g
Yeast,Molds 100 cfu/g
Coliform Negative
Wet Sieving
On USS 140 Mesh Sieve (%) ≤0.2%
On USS 325 Mesh Sieve (%) ≤2.0%
Extra-fine
Particle Size—D 50 =3um Particle Size—D 50 =5um Particle Size—D 50 =10um
Complies with EC/FCC/NF