Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP)
Other Food Additives 2025-03-02
Product name: Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) is is commonly used as an anti caking agent, an acidity regulator, a nutritional supplement (calcium fortification), a fragrance enhancer, a stabilizer, and a water retention agent, and is used medicinally as an antacid.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) |
| Chemical Formula | Ca3(PO4)2 |
| CAS Number | 7758-87-4 |
| Appearance | White, odorless powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water and ethanol; soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acid |
| Composition | High concentrations of both calcium and phosphate |
| Physical Properties | – Close in composition to natural tooth mineral – Defined and stable structure – Predictable chemical properties |
| Applications | – Used in dental products for remineralization and protection against demineralization – Acts as a nutritional supplement and food additive to enhance calcium content – Utilized in bone tissue engineering and as an anticaking agent in food processing |
| Food-Grade Uses | – Often added to cereals, dairy products, and baked goods – Provides a source of calcium and enhances texture and stability |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture |
| Safety | Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food |
Description
It is white crystal or amorphous powder, slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, and insoluble in ethanol, acetone and ether.
Applications
It is commonly used as anti caking agent, acidity regulator, nutrient supplement, fragrance enhancer, stabilizer and water retention agent. Specification Specification Packing 25kg/ bag or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool dry place.,
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