SPECIFICATION

Tricalcium Phosphate Anhydrous
Synonyms: Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic
Product Number: 3166
Empirical Formula: Ca5OH(PO4)3 or Ca3 (PO4)2 (mixture of calcium phosphates)
Molecular Weight: 502.31 
Characteristics: White powder, odourless, tasteless, relative density 3.18. Stable in air. Almost insoluble in water, easily soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid.  It consists of a variable mixture of calcium phosphates.

Test Parameter                          Specifications                Method
Identification A                               Positive                          FCC
Identification B                               Positive                          FCC
Assay – Calcium                          34.0-40.0%                   FCC, NF
Arsenic                                          ≤ 3 ppm                       FCC, NF, EC
Fluoride                                         ≤ 0.0050%                   EC
Lead                                              ≤ 2 ppm                       EC
Loss on Ignition                              ≤ 8.0%                        NF, EC
Water-soluble substances               ≤ 0.5%                        NF
Acid Insoluble substances               ≤ 0.2%                        NF
Carbonate                                      Complies                       NF
Chloride                                         ≤ 0.14%                      NF
Sulfate                                            ≤ 0.8%                        NF
Barium                                            Complies                      NF
Dibasic salt & Calcium Oxide          Complies                      NF
Nitrate                                            Complies                      NF
Heavy Metals                                 ≤ 0.003%                    NF
Mercury                                         ≤ 1 ppm                       EC
Cadmium                                        ≤ 1 ppm                      EC
P2O5 (as Anhydrous)                     38.5% - 48.0%             EC
Assay (ignited basis)                        90% min.                      EC
Salmonella                                       Negative                      CP 2005
E. Coli                                             Negative                      CP 2005
Total Plate Count                             1000 cfu/g                    CP 2005
Yeast, Molds                                   100 cfu/g                      CP 2005
Coliform                                          Negative                       CP 2005

Complies with FCC, NF, E341 requirements

Packing: Packed in 25kgs or 50lbs net paper bag with PE bag inner.  
Storage and Transport:  Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.  Avoid exposure to heat and moisture.
Shelf life: Two years.