Prayphos™ DCPD 200 USP-EP

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Prayphos™ DCPD 200 USP-EP is dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, presented as a white, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is a source of calcium and phosphorus. The product is used in agriculture and feed for animal health and nutrition, particularly for pets, as a mineral supplement. In food ingredients, it functions as a mineral source and stabilizer and is utilized in dietary supplements.

INCI Name: Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate

Ingredient Name: Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate

Chemical Name: Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate

CAS Number: 7789-77-7

Mineral Type: Calcium, Phosphorus

Dosage Form: Tablets

Synonyms: Calcium hydrogen phosphate (CaHPO4) hydrate, Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, Calcium monohydrogen orthophosphate dihydrate, Calcium monohydrogen phosphate dihydrate, Calcium phosphate (CaHPO4) dihydrate, Calipharm, Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Monohydrogen monocalcium phosphate dihydrate

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Animal Species
Dosage Form
Food & Nutrition Applications
Main Applications
  • DCPD can be used as an excipient in the preparation of tablets for pharmaceutical or over–the-counter (e.g., multivitamin) products.
  • DCPD can be used as a calcium and/or phosphorus nutrient supplement in pharmaceuticals, multivitamins, and pet/animal food, as well as in a wide variety of processed foods.
  • Calcium Phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic; MCP, DCP, and TCP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under 21 CFR 182.1217 and 182.8217 as a multiple purpose food additive and nutrient when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
  • Mono-, di-, and tricalcium phosphate have specific approval as components of coatings used on food contact surfaces of packages in 21 CFR 175.300.
  • Calcium phosphate and calcium hydrogen phosphate are classified as stabilizers when migrating from food- packaging surfaces in 21 CFR 181.29.
  • Calcium Phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic; MCP, DCP, and TCP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in animal foods under 21 CFR 582.1217 and 582.5217 as a general purpose food additive and dietary supplement when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practices.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White powder
Odor
Odorless
Taste
Tasteless
Insoluble in
Water
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay ( (CaHPO₄)•2H₂O)99.8%QLT.9011
Acid Insoluble Substancesmax. 0.1%QLT.9004
Loss on Ignition (at 800°C)25.8%QLT.9034
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight172.0--
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories0Kcal/100g-
Total Fat0.0g/100g-
Saturated Fat0.0g/100g-
Trans Fat0.0g/100g-
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g-
Total Carbohydrate0.0g/100g-
Dietary Fibers0.0g/100g-
Sugars (Including Sugars Added)0g/100g-
Protein0.0g/100g-
Ash73.5g/100g-
Moisture26.5g/100g-
Sodium23mg/100g-
Phosphorus18100mg/100g-
Potassium2mg/100g-
Calcium23300mg/100g-
Iron22mg/100g-
Vitamin A0.0IU/100g-
Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g-
Ascorbic Acid0.0mg/100g-
Thiamin0.0mg/100g-
Riboflavin0.0mg/100g-
Niacin0.0mg/100g-
Vitamin B6 & B120mg/100g-
Impurities
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppmQLT.9006
Fluorine Contentmax. 40ppmQLT.9028
Iron Contentmax. 400ppmQLT.9007
Chloride Contentmax. 0.25%QLT.9018
Sulfate Contentmax. 0.5%QLT.9044
Barium Content (within 10 minutes)No Turbidity-QLT.9014
Carbonate ContentNo effervescence-QLT.9017
Granulometry Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Retained on (200 US mesh, 75 µm)max. 0.1%QLT.9048 (Wet Method)
Retained on (325 US mesh, 45 µm)0.5%QLT.9048 (Wet Method)
Theoretical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Oxide Content32%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Microbiological Data

This product is not conducive to microbial development or growth. The microbial innocuousness is supported by the properties of the raw materials, the manufacturing processes and the physiochemical properties of the end product.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information

Multiwall bags or supersacks

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
30 months
Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry and odorless place. Keep in the packaging of origin, shrink-wrapped to protect from humidity. Best before: 30 months after production date in appropriate storage conditions.