Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Ingredients
- Calcium Acetate
- Food Additive Number
- E 263, INS 263
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- 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
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Arsenic content max. 2 ppm Assay Content (Calcium Acetate Dried Basis) min. 98 - - Cadmium Content max. 2 - - Decomposition Temperature min. 200 - - Fluoride Content max. 40 - - Heavy metals Content max. 10 ppm Iron Content max. 50 - - Lead Content max. 2 - - Mercury Content max. 0.1 - - Molecular Weight 158.17 - - pH (1% solution) 7-10 - - Solubility at 25°C 353.0 - - Water Content min. 6 - - Melting Point min. 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.