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Anticaking agent; calcium source in fortified foods.
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Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) (E 341(iii))
Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) for U.S. manufacturers, from vetted producers. FCC / USP grade on request. Download the sample spec sheet, then send us your grade and quantity.
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Key facts
| CAS No. | 7758-87-4 |
|---|---|
| E-number (EU) | E 341(iii) |
| Synonyms | Calcium phosphate, tribasic, Calcium orthophosphate, Pentacalcium hydroxy monophosphate, Calcium hydroxyapatite |
| Chemical formula | Ca5(PO4)3 ·OH or Ca3(PO4)2 |
| Molecular weight | 502 or 310 |
| Description | A white, odourless powder which is stable in air |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water; insoluble in ethanol, soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acid |
| Grades | EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 341(iii)) sample spec · FCC / USP available on request for U.S. food/pharma use |
| Origin | Confirmed in every offer; stated per lot on the COA |
| Storage, shelf life, packaging | Per the producer's specification, on request |
What tricalcium phosphate (TCP) is
Tricalcium phosphate consists of a variable mixture of calcium phosphates obtained from neutralisation of phosphoric acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate and having the approximate composition of 10CaΟ·3P2O5·Η2O. Formula Ca5(PO4)3 ·OH or Ca3(PO4)2, molecular weight 502 or 310. A white, odourless powder which is stable in air. Practically insoluble in water; insoluble in ethanol, soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acid. (Source: EU Regulation 231/2012, E 341(iii).)
Applications by industry
Sample specification
Values from EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 341(iii)), consolidated text of 18.08.2026. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
| Assay | Content not less than 90 % calculated on the ignited basis P2O5 content between 38,5 % and 48,0 % on the anhydrous basis |
|---|---|
| Loss on ignition | Not more than 8 % after ignition at 800 °C ± 25 °C for 0,5 hour |
| Fluoride | Not more than 50 mg/kg (expressed as fluorine) |
| Arsenic | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Aluminium | Not more than 150 mg/kg (only if added to food for infants and young children) Not more than 500 mg/kg (for all uses except food for infants and young children). This applies until 31 March 2015 Not more than 200 mg/kg (for all uses except food for infants and young children). This applies from 1 April 2015. |
Download the full spec sheet (PDF)
Documents and sourcing
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
What is tricalcium phosphate (TCP) used for?
Typical uses by industry. Food & beverage: Anticaking agent; calcium source in fortified foods. Suitability for your product and market is confirmed with the producer's specification.
Which grades can McBoeck supply?
Food grade to EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 341(iii)). FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use. Particle size and other grade details follow the producer's specification, on request.
Which documents come with tricalcium phosphate (TCP)?
Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
What does the sample spec sheet show?
Limits for assay, loss on ignition, fluoride, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and aluminium, taken from EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the lot COA are available on request.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location through the quote form or at [email protected]. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
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Need tricalcium phosphate (TCP)?
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