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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Ingredients
- Calcium Propionate
- Food Additive Number
- E 282, INS 282
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Use Level
- 0.5–3 kg per 1000kg feed
- Applications
- Calprona CP can be applied directly to the animal feed in the dry form or it can be dissolved in water before application. It is very pure and dissolves easily without any insolubles.
- Calprona CP makes sure the nutritional content of the feed product is preserved and the period the feed can be used is extended. By preventing growth of molds, it also prevents the formation of mycotoxins which can cause mycotoxicosis.
- Lastly, Calprona CP is also a source of energy and calcium and helps to prevent mild fever in transition cows.
- Dosage
The recommended dosage for Calprona CP is 0.5-3 kg per 1000 kg feed depending on the application and local legislation.
Properties
- Appearance
- White to off-white granules or powder
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Solubility Profile
Temperature Solubility 0°C 42.8 g/100 ml 25°C 39.9 g/100 ml 30°C 38.3 g/100 ml 60°C 39.1 g/100 ml 80°C 39.9 g/100 ml 100°C 48.4 g/100 ml
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic content | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Fluoride Content | max. 40 | — | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Iron Content | max. 50 | — | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | — | — |
| Assay Content (Calcium Propionate Dried Basis) | min. 98.5 | — | — |
| Assay propionic acid | min. 78.0 | — | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | 186.22 | — | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0-11.0 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 6.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Legislation
Calcium propionate is listed in the European Union Register of Feed Additives as E282 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
Calprona CP is GMP+ FSA assured.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Calprona CP powder and Calprona CP granular are available in 25 kg small bags and 1000kg big bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Calprona CP 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.