Biofos® is a feed grade monocalcium phosphate. It is produced by reacting calcium carbonate with wet process defluorinated phosphoric acid. It is a source of highly available phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) that will help meet animal and poultry requirements for these essential nutrients.

Functions: Mineral Source

Calcium Content: 15.0 - 18.0 %

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    Identification & Functionality

    Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
    CAS No.
    7758-23-8
    EC No.
    231-837-1

    Features & Benefits

    Benefits
    • Biofos is high in phosphorus content. Its guaranteed minimum 21% P provides flexibility and economy in formulations.
    • Biofos means high biological availability. Its monocalcium phosphate content and high solubility ensure its superior nutritional value.
    • Biofos has a narrow calcium to phosphorus ratio.
    • Biofos outstanding physical qualities provide for ease of handling and uniform dispersion in mixed feeds and minerals.
    • Biofos provides maximum economy per unit of biologically available phosphorus.
    • Biofos is available as bulk in trucks, vessel or container, and in 25kg, 50kg, and 1 mt poly bags.

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Calcium Contentmax. 18%
    Calcium Contentmin. 15%
    Calcium Content15.7%
    Phosphorus Contentmin. 21%
    Phosphorus Content21.2%
    Fluorine Contentmax. 0.21%
    Fluorine Content0.18%
    Bulk Density (Loose)57 (915)lb/ft3 (kg/m3)
    pH Value3.6
    Crude Moisture Content1.3%
    Retained 12 Mesh3%
    Retained 16 Mesh26%
    Retained 20 Mesh40%
    Retained 100 Mesh99%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Labelling Information

    When adding Biofos to feeds, “calcium phosphate,” “monocalcium phosphate” or “defluorinated phosphate” should appear on the feed label. Monocalcium phosphate is an ingredient listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type