1. Chemical name: Monocalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Dihydrocalcium Phosphate Anhydrous
2. M. F.: Ca (H2PO4)2
3. M.W.:234.05
4. Physical properties: White powder; specific gravity: 2.220; it is soluble in Hydrochloric Acid and Nitric Acid; slightly soluble in water (1.8% at 30°C); it contains free Phosphoric Acid and has the character of hygroscopicity. Its water solution is acidic.
5. Quality standard: (GB25559-2010, FCC-V)
INDEXES | GB25559-2010 | FCC-V |
Assay(As Ca),% | 16.8-18.3 | 16.8-18.3 |
Pb, ≤% | 0.0002 | 0.0002 |
As, ≤% | 0.0003 | 0.0003 |
Heavy metals(As Pb), ≤% | 0.001 | - |
Fluoride, ≤% | 0.0025 | 0.005 |
Residue on ignition, % | 14.0-15.5 | 14.0-15.5 |
6. Usage: In food industry, it is used as leavening agent, dough regulator, buffer, modifier, solidification agent, nutritional supplement, chelating agent, e.g., leavening agent for bake and cake; assistant fermentation agent and buffer for bread and biscuit; pectin curing agent, yeast food, modifier in meat product. When applied in fermentation, it can increase the fermentation capacity.
7. Packing: In 25kg composite plastic woven/paper bag with PE liner.
8. Storage and transport: It should be stored in a dry, ventilative and clean warehouse and kept away from water and moisture during transport and stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damage to packing bags.