Calprona SP
Calprona SP prevents spoilage and recontamination of animal feed, improves the digestibility of the feed (resulting in higher feed efficiency) and acts as an additional source of minerals and energy.
Product families
Applications
- Feed Preservation
- Ruminants
Product Families
- Antifungals & Antimicrobials
- Other Feed Preservation
- Energy Sources
- Minerals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Calprona
- Synonyms
- Propionic Acid Sodium Salt
- Functions
Anti-Fungal Agent, Energy Source, Mineral Source, Preservative
- Ingredient Name
- Sodium Propionate
- Dosage
The recommended dosage for Calprona SP is 0.5-1.5 kg per 1000 kg feed depending on the application and local legislation.
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Stability
Calprona SP is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packaging, dry and at ambient temperature.
- Use Levels
- 0.5-1.5 kg per 1000 kg feed
- Appearance
- White to off-white granules or powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Soluble In
- Water
- Ingredient
- Sodium Propionate
- Legislation
Sodium propionate is listed in the European Union Register of Feed Additives as E281 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.; Calprona SP is GMP+ FSA assured.
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Additive Number
- E 281, INS 281
- Packaging Information
Calprona SP powder and Calprona SP agglomerate are available in 20kg resp. 25kg small bags.
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- High Energy Content
- Mineral Rich
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Anti-Fungal Agent
- Energy Source
- Mineral Source
- Preservative
Technical data
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14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic content | max. 2 | ppm |
| Cadmium Content | max. 2 | — |
| Fluoride Content | max. 40 | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Iron Content | max. 50 | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — |
| Assay Content (Sodium Propionate Dried Basis) | min. 98.5 | — |
| Molecular Weight | 96.06 | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 8.0-11.0 | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.0 | — |
