Project Description
Dicalcium Diphosphate
Synonyms: Calcium pyrophosphate; Dicalcium pyrophosphate; CPP
Molecular formula: Ca2P2O7
Molecular weight:254.1
INS No.: E450 (vi)
CAS Number: 7790-76-3
Einecs Number: 232-221-5
Properties: Insoluble in water; Soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acids.
Specifications:
| Item | Dicalcium diphosphate food grade |
|---|---|
| Assay | 96.0% min. |
| P2O5 | 55-56% |
| PH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Arsenic | 1ppm max. |
| Fluoride | 50ppm max. |
| Lead | 1ppm max. |
| Cadmium | 1ppm max. |
| Mercury | 1ppm max. |
| Loss on ignition | 1.5% max. |
Application: Dicalcium diphosphate has several applications in different industries:
1. Food industry: Dicalcium diphosphate is an additive in food products, such as baking powder, that serves as a leavening agent, providing a light and fluffy texture to baked goods.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: Dicalcium diphosphate is used in tablet formulations as a disintegrant, helping the tablet break apart and dissolve easily when ingested.
3. Personal care industry: Dicalcium diphosphate is used in toothpaste as an abrasive agent to aid in removing plaque and stains from teeth.
4. Fertilizer industry: Dicalcium diphosphate can be used as a source of phosphate for fertilizers, providing essential nutrients for plant growth.
5. Industrial applications: Dicalcium diphosphate is used in ceramics and glass manufacturing as a fluxing agent to lower the melting point of the materials and improve the flow during the production process. It is also used as a raw material in producing specialty chemicals.
Packing: In PP+PE bags of 25kgs net each, we can provide packages according to the customer’s requirement.
Storage: At a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Shelf life: 24 months.
