Also known as: Tricalcium phosphate, calcium phosphate tribasic, E341(iii)
CAS 7758-87-4Ca3(PO4)2Enquire for availability
TCP — a very low-bulk-density anti-caking agent and calcium fortificant. Supplied in 20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
7758-87-4
Formula
Ca3(PO4)2
Grade
Food / USP grade
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
TCP is a very low-bulk-density anti-caking agent and calcium fortificant. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our phosphates range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as white fine amorphous powder, in food / USP grade, with an assay of 98.0% min (dry basis). The CAS number is 7758-87-4 and the molecular formula is Ca3(PO4)2.
Applications of TCP
Common uses in production:
Anti-caking agent in salt, spice blends, powdered drinks and icing sugar
Calcium fortification in cereals, flour and plant milks
Flow aid in tablet and capsule manufacture
Abrasive and polishing agent in dentifrice
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in dry storage. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Make an inquiry
Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for TCP
CAS No.
7758-87-4
Formula
Ca3(PO4)2
Appearance
White fine amorphous powder
Grade
Food / USP grade
Purity / Assay
98.0% min (dry basis)
Calcium
34–40%
Loss on ignition
8.0% max
Bulk density
Very low — high surface area
Fluoride
50 ppm max
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Dry storage
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Anti-caking agent in salt, spice blends, powdered drinks and icing sugar
Calcium fortification in cereals, flour and plant milks
Flow aid in tablet and capsule manufacture
Abrasive and polishing agent in dentifrice
What packing is TCP supplied in?
TCP is supplied in 20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of TCP do you stock?
We supply food / USP grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver TCP outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
