Feed Grade Calcium Acetate – Animal Feed Additive Manufacturer
Maintaining consistent feed quality can be challenging, especially in humid storage environments where pH changes may affect feed stability. Our feed grade calcium acetate provides a reliable calcium source with mild buffering properties, helping feed manufacturers improve formulation consistency in compound feed, premixes, and animal nutrition applications.
Manufactured by Shandong Ruiheng Biotechnology, our calcium acetate is produced under strict quality control with stable specifications, batch traceability, and complete export documentation to support global feed additive buyers.
Feed mills often struggle with maintaining consistent pH and calcium levels in compound feed during humid storage. Our feed grade calcium acetate provides a reliable calcium source and mild acidification effect to support feed quality in premixes and animal nutrition applications.
It provides a specification optimized for animal nutrition applications while maintaining consistent quality, batch traceability, and comprehensive export documentation from our Shandong Ruiheng Biotechnology facility.
Note: This feed-grade specification is designed strictly for animal nutrition. For buffering or calcium fortification in human food applications, see our food grade calcium acetate specification.
Contents:
Key Operational Advantages |
Practical Applications |
Technical Specifications |
Packaging Options |
Storage & Handling |
FAQ
Key Operational Advantages |
Practical Applications |
Technical Specifications |
Packaging Options |
Storage & Handling |
FAQ
Key Operational Advantages
- Dual-Action Formulation: Delivers both bioavailable calcium for animal health and mild acidification to support feed formulation stability.
- Premix Compatibility: The fine powder form disperses uniformly through dry premix matrices, preventing segregation during pneumatic conveying and ensuring consistent dosing.
- Cost-Effective Compliance: Manufactured to feed-safety contaminant thresholds, providing a cost-effective option for bulk feed without food-grade over-specification.
Practical Applications in Feed Mills
- Compound Feed: Helps maintain feed quality by supporting pH control, ensuring stability in tropical warehouse storage.
- Silage Management: Supports fermentation management by providing acetate ions, aiding stable anaerobic conditions in bunker silos without equipment corrosion.
- Vitamin & Mineral Premixes: Acts as a carrier-compatible calcium source, protecting pH-sensitive vitamins during high-temperature blending and storage.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 5743-26-0 (monohydrate); 62-54-4 (anhydrous) |
| EINECS Number | 200-540-9 |
| Molecular Formula | Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂ (anhydrous); C₄H₆CaO₄·H₂O (monohydrate) |
| Molecular Weight | 158.17 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| Appearance | White powder or fine granules |
| Solubility in Water | Freely soluble, approx. 35–40 g/100 mL at 20°C |
| pH (5–10% aqueous solution) | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Assay (dry basis, Feed Grade) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 7.0% |
| Chlorides (as Cl⁻) | ≤ 0.05% |
| Sulfates (as SO₄²⁻) | ≤ 0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
Standard Specifications & Packaging Options
- Physical Form: Fine powder (<200 mesh) for uniform dispersion in premixes, or free-flowing granules for automated dosing in pelleting lines.
- Standard Packaging: 25 kg net per bag (PE inner liner + PP woven outer bag) to prevent moisture ingress.
- Bulk Packaging: 500–1000 kg FIBC (ton bags) with optional moisture-barrier liners for tropical destinations.
- Labeling: Each bag carries batch number, production date, net weight, and feed additive regulatory markings for customs clearance.
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly closed to limit moisture uptake and prevent surface caking.
- Avoid contact with strong acids or oxidizing agents.
- Rotate stock on a first-in-first-out (FIFO) basis. Handle with standard PPE for fine powders to minimize respiratory exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between feed-grade and food-grade calcium acetate?
Feed grade carries a heavy metal limit of 10 mg/kg and follows feed additive regulatory frameworks, while food grade tightens this to 2 mg/kg for direct human consumption. Feed grade optimizes for calcium supplementation and mild acidification in animal nutrition, whereas food grade prioritizes buffering capacity and sensory neutrality in beverages and baked goods.
How does calcium acetate function in compound feed storage?
It helps maintain feed quality by supporting pH control during storage. The mechanism relies on gradual acid release, which sustains protective acidity without the aggressive pH drop that strong mineral acids would cause.
What is the typical addition rate for calcium acetate in poultry and swine feed?
Addition rates vary by feed moisture, storage climate, and target species. Nutritionists generally determine inclusion based on the feed matrix water activity and anticipated storage duration. Buyers should request a formulation review to establish an optimized addition rate for their specific conditions.
Can calcium acetate replace propionic acid in silage preservation?
It can supplement silage systems by providing buffering effects and supplemental calcium, but it does not deliver the same rapid, strong antifungal action as propionic acid. Nutritionists should weigh the forage moisture content and fermentation speed requirements when choosing between the two.
Feed grade calcium acetate is supplied exclusively for bulk B2B feed additive and animal nutrition procurement. Contact us for cost-effective bulk supply, including COA, TDS, MSDS, sample availability (up to 500 g), and export documentation.
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