Quality standard: ( FCC-V、E341 (iii))
Name of index
FCC-V
E341(iii)
Assay(On the ignited basis),≥%
--
90
P2O5 Content(on the Anhydrous basis),%
38.5-48.0
Description
White floating crystalline powder
A white odourless powder which is stable in air
Identification
Positive tests for calcium and for phosphate
Solubility tests
Practically insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acid
Content(Ca), %
34.0-40.0
Arsenic, ≤mg/kg
3
Fluoride, ≤mg/kg
75
50
Lead,≤mg/kg
2
4
Cadmium,≤mg/kg
1
Mercury, ≤mg/kg
Loss on ignition,(After ignition at 800℃±25℃,to constant weight)≤%
10.0
8
Uses: In food industry, it is used as anti-caking agent, nutritional supplement (calcium intensifier), PH regulator and buffer, e.g. to act as anti-caking agent in flour, additives in milk powder, candy, pudding, condiment, and meat; as auxiliary in refinery of animal oil and yeast food.
Storage and transport: It should be stored in a dry and ventilated warehouse and kept away from water and moisture during transport and stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damage to packing bags.
