Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- MCP
- Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
- Monobasic Calcium Phosphate
- Calcium Biphosphate
Monocalcium phosphate supplier for feed mills, premix houses, bakeries and food processors in Malaysia. The same salt is traded as MCP, calcium dihydrogen phosphate and monobasic calcium phosphate, formula Ca(H2PO4)2, with CAS 7758-23-8 for the anhydrous material and E341(i) as the food additive number.
Two very different buyers use that name. Feed grade is granular, bought by the tonne as a water-soluble phosphorus and calcium source against a declared analysis. Food grade is a finer powder used as a leavening acid in baking powder, self-raising flour and cake mixes.
It is the monobasic salt, so it is acidic and water-soluble, unlike the dibasic dicalcium phosphate and the tribasic tricalcium phosphate, which are less soluble and are ordered as their own products. Within the baking grades the choice is monohydrate powder, uncoated anhydrous powder or coated anhydrous powder, where the coating delays gas release until the oven.
Send the grade, form, declared analysis or reaction rate, tonnage and delivery location with your enquiry, and the offer will be built around that requirement. Availability, pack format and documentation are settled at quotation stage.
- CAS number
- 7758-23-8
- Formula
- Ca(H2PO4)2
- Grade
- feed, food, technical
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder or free-flowing granules according to grade
Monocalcium Phosphate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed grade monocalcium phosphate | white to grey free-flowing granules | — | Soluble phosphorus and calcium source for compound feed, aquaculture feed and mineral premix production, ordered against a declared phosphorus and calcium analysis and a granule size the mill can handle. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food grade monocalcium phosphate monohydrate | white crystalline powder | — | Fast-acting leavening acid in baking powder, self-raising flour and pancake or batter mixes, where gas release is wanted early during mixing. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Coated anhydrous monocalcium phosphate | white powder with a protective coating | — | Delayed-release leavening for cake mixes, doughnut mixes and stored batters that must hold their gas until heat reaches the crumb rather than react in the bowl. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Uncoated anhydrous monocalcium phosphate | white powder | — | Dry blends and food systems specifying the anhydrous salt without a coating, chosen where low moisture matters more than a delayed reaction profile. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade monocalcium phosphate | powder or granules | — | Industrial phosphate duties such as ceramic bodies, metal-treatment chemistry and phosphate blending, where a food or feed specification is not part of the requirement. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy monocalcium phosphate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for monocalcium phosphate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white powder, or white to grey granules on feed-grade material | — |
| Chemical formula | Ca(H2PO4)2 anhydrous; Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O monohydrate | — |
| CAS (anhydrous) | 7758-23-8 | — |
| CAS (monohydrate) | 10031-30-8 | — |
| Solubility | water-soluble and far more soluble than the dibasic and tribasic calcium phosphates; solutions are acidic | — |
| Commercial forms | granular feed grade; monohydrate powder; anhydrous powder supplied coated or uncoated for baking | — |
| Food additive code | E341(i) on food-grade material | — |
| Grade checks | declared phosphorus and calcium content, moisture, particle size, heavy metals and, for baking grades, reaction rate confirmed against the required grade | — |
Monocalcium Phosphate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place, since absorbed moisture cakes the powder and can start the leavening reaction inside a blended mix. Keep dust down while weighing and blending, wear gloves and eye protection, and wash off any skin or eye contact. The salt is acidic in water, so store it clear of strong alkalis and work to the safety information issued for the grade quoted.
Common questions about monocalcium phosphate
Is monocalcium phosphate the same as calcium dihydrogen phosphate?
Yes. Calcium dihydrogen phosphate is the systematic name for the same monobasic salt, also written as monobasic calcium phosphate, calcium biphosphate and MCP, and traded as the food additive E341(i) when the material is supplied for food use.
What is the difference between monocalcium, dicalcium and tricalcium phosphate?
They are three distinct calcium phosphate salts, set apart by how much of the phosphoric acid has been neutralised with calcium. The monobasic salt is water-soluble and acidic, which is why it works as a leavening acid and a readily available feed phosphate, while the dibasic and tribasic salts are progressively less soluble and closer to neutral. Each is a separate page and a separate enquiry, so quote the exact salt on your specification.
Should I ask for feed grade or food grade monocalcium phosphate?
Feed grade is the granular phosphate a feed mill or premix house buys by the tonne against a declared phosphorus and calcium analysis. Food grade is the finer powder a bakery or food processor specifies as a leavening acid and additive. Tell us which of the two your process needs, because the specification, particle size and documentation differ.
How do coated and uncoated anhydrous monocalcium phosphate behave in baking?
Uncoated material starts reacting with bicarbonate as soon as the batter is wetted, which suits systems baked straight away. A coating slows that reaction so more gas is held until the oven, which is what stored batters, cake mixes and long-hold doughs need. State the bake profile and hold time so the correct commercial type is matched.
Why is monocalcium phosphate used as a leavening acid rather than another phosphate?
Because it is the acidic, water-soluble member of the calcium phosphate family and reacts quickly and predictably with sodium bicarbonate. Formulators cross-shop it against other leavening acids on speed of gas release, residual flavour and cost, so describe the crumb and timing you want rather than treating any two acids as a straight swap.
What details are needed for a monocalcium phosphate price enquiry?
The grade, the form, the analysis or reaction rate you build around, the tonnage per shipment and the destination. Bulk feed volumes and much smaller food-additive quantities are priced on different bases, so saying which of the two you are buying is the detail that matters most.