Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) - Animal Feed Grade
 
 

Source of bio-available calcium and phosphorus for feeding cattle, poultry, aquatic species, pigs and all other animal species.

INFOFEED DCP feed grade is produced by neutralising (phosphate ore based) defluorinated and purified phosphoric acid, under precise conditions.

 
     
 
Specifications
 
 

Chemical composition

 
 
1. Moisture (free moisture) - at 60oC, under vacuum
5.00 % Max.
 
 
2. Calcium
23.00% Min.
 
 
3. Phosphorus
18.00% Min.
 
 
4. Fluorine
0.1% (1000 ppm) Max.
 
 
5. Acid insoluble ash (sand and silica)
1.00 % Max.
 
 
6. Total ash of moisture free sample at 550ºC
73.50% : 78.00%
 
 
7. Loss on ignition (L.O.I.) of moisture free sample at 550º C
22.00 : 26.50%
 
 
8. Lead (as Pb)
30 ppm Max
 
 
9. Arsenic (as As2O3)
10 ppm Max
 
 
 
 
Note: The values from serial nos. (2) to (9) are on moisture free basis.
 
 
 
 
Physical Parameters
   
  Odour
Odourless (free from undesirable odours)  
  Organic / Proteinous impurities Nil  
  Spores of Bacillus anthracis, Clostridium sp Nil  
  Bulk Density kg/m³ 700 - 1000  
  Chemical Solubility Excellent  
 
Taste
Tasteless  
       
 
 
 
Feeding rate / Usage Recommendation
 
  1) Mix 1 to 2 kg. DCP per 100 kg. poutry feed or feed 1.2 to 2.4 g per bird daily.
2) Mix 1.34 kg. DCP per 100 kg. cattle feed or feed 67 g per adult milch animal, 17 g per small animal and 34 g per adult / dry animal daily.OR As advised by Nutritionist / Veteranian
 
     
  Packing 50 kg bag  
   
 
 
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from heat and sunlight.
 
 
Disclaimer : Information contained in this brochure is solely for general reference and guidance.
Consult your veterinarian/animal nutritionist for your animal's specific feeding requirement.