Vitusa Products, Inc.

343 Snyder Avenue

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

tel. 908-665-2900  fax. 908-665-2662


 

Technical Information
 Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate

 

CHEMICAL NAME:                           Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate

FORMULA:                                          Ca (H2PO4)2 H2O 

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:                    252

DESCRIPTION:                                   White Free Flowing crystalline material with a mild

                                                                acid reaction

SYNONYMS:                                        Acid Calcium Phosphate

                                                                Calcium Biphosphate

                                                                Calcium Phosphate Monobasic

GRADES:                                              Granular

                                                                Fine/Powder Granular

                                                                Powder

SHIPPING:                                            No Special Regulations

SAFETY, STORAGE &

HANDLING:                                         Non-hazardous, non-toxic material

                                                                Store under normal warehouse conditions.

                                                                For more detailed information, refer to Material Safety       

                                                                Data Sheet (MSDS).

 

 

APPLICATIONS:    Baking Products - a slightly soluble salt used as a source of acid, generally used in baking powder, cake mixes, and self-rising flour.  Also as dough conditioner and "rope" inhibitor in bread.

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:    The typical analysis is representative only of current production and does not constitute a specification.  If these or other properties are critical for your purpose, please call 908-665-2900 (1-800-8-VITUSA) and discuss them with us.

 

          SCREEN ANALYSIS:    (Percent Cumulative on CSS)

                        US STD                                              FINE/POWDER

                     SIEVE NO.           POWDER                 GRANULAR             GRANULAR

                           +80                        ---                               3 max.                        5 max.

                          +100                     1 max.                           7 max.                           ---

                          +200                     20 max.                         35 min.                       90 min.

                          -200                        ---                              65 min.                          ---

 

          BULK DENSITY:                          (g/cm3)                         (lb/ft3)

                     Powder                                   0.70                              44

                     Fine/Powder Granular             0.87                              54

                     Granular                                  0.89                              56

          SOLUBILITY:    Slightly soluble in water and acids.

 

 

PACKAGING:                                                             HANDLING:    Information concerning the

                                                                                      handling and use of this product is provided

      Multi-wall Paper Bags:   Net Wt.   50 lb.                  in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 

      Bulk Sacks:                   Net Wt.    2000 lb.             This MSDS must be fully read and

                                                                                      understood prior to any exposure, handling

                                                                                      or use of  the product.

 

 

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

                                                                                  SPECIFICATION

          Assay, as P2O5 (as is basis)                                        54 min.

          Assay, as Ca (as is basis)                                       15.9 - 17.7%

          Arsenic (As), ppm                                                        3 max.

          Fluorine (F), ppm                                                         50 max.

          Heavy Metals (as Pb), ppm                                          15 max.

          Lead as Pb, ppm                                                          5 max.

          Loss (%) on Drying @ 60wC                                        1.0 max.

 

                                    Meets Food Chemical Codex Specifications

 

The information herein is believed to be reliable.  However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and non is made as to merchantability of the material or its fitness for any purpose.  The manufacturer or Vitusa Products shall not be liable for consequential damage to persons or property resulting from its use.  Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patent or license.

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