Dicalcium Phosphate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Calcium Monohydrogen Phosphate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
7757-93-9
EC
231-826-1
Food Code
E341(ii)
Dicalcium phosphate is a white powder with formula CaHPO4 and molecular weight 136.06 g/mol. Density 2.31 g/cm³, melting point 1090°C, insoluble in water, soluble in acids; used as calcium source.
Dicalcium Phosphate
Used in food as calcium fortifier; toothpastes as polish; pharmaceuticals as tablet filler; cosmetics as abrasive; animal feed for bone; in fertilizers.
Low toxicity, GRAS; irritates eyes/skin. Stable; use PPE; no major hazards but ventilate dust.
Packaged in 25kg multi-wall bags; store dry per Sigma-Aldrich FCC.
