Calprona CA is an effective growth inhibitor of bacteria as well as an pallatable source of calcium with high purity, solubility and bioavailability and it is compatible with all kinds of animal feed and premixes.

Ingredient Name: Calcium Acetate

Functions: Anti-Fungal Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Ingredients
Calcium Acetate
Food Additive Number
E 263, INS 263

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Calprona CA is used as a preservative and is very effective in controlling microbes (bacteria and molds) in animal feed and premixes.
  • Calprona CA is also a direct source of energy for the animals and improves the milkfat production in dairy cows.
  • Since it also has a low Buffering or Acid Binding Capacity (ABC), it allows easier gastric acidification of the digesta in monogastric animals.
Recommended Use Levels

The recommended dosage is 2-5 kg/ton in compound feed for monogastric animals and 50 - 200 g/day in dairy cows to increase milk fat and/or to prevent milk fever.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White-off white granules or powder
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic contentmax. 2ppm
Assay Content (Calcium Acetate Dried Basis)min. 98
Cadmium Contentmax. 2
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 200
Fluoride Contentmax. 40
Heavy metals Contentmax. 10ppm
Iron Contentmax. 50
Lead Contentmax. 2
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1
Molecular Weight158.17
pH (1% solution)7-10
Solubility at 25°C353.0
Water Contentmin. 6
Melting Pointmin. 160°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Legislation

This product is produced in the Netherlands.

Conform Directive 2002/32/EC on undesirable substances in animal feed. 

Calprona CA is GMP+ FSA assured.

Calcium acetate is listed in the European Union Register of Feed Additives as E263 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Calprona CA powder is available in 20 kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Stability

Calprona CA is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packaging, dry and at ambient temperature.