Calprona ZA
Calprona ZA is a very efficient and palatable source of elemental zinc for all animal species and it is compatible with all kinds of animal feed and premixes. Calprona ZA has a high and standardized zinc content with high purity. It is a palatable source of zinc to all animals with high solubility and bioavailability. Moreover, acetate is a direct source of energy for the animals and is used in the milkfat synthesis in dairy cows.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Birds & Poultry
- Ruminants
- Swine
Product Families
- Minerals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Calprona
- Functions
- Mineral Source
- Iron Content
- 0.001 - 0.001 %
- Ingredient Name
- Zinc Acetate
- Dosage
- Maximum dosage depends on local legislation. In the EU the maximum level of zinc is laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1095:
- Dogs and cats
- 200 mg/kg feed
- Salmonids and milk replacers for calves
- 180 mg/kg feed
- Piglets, sows, rabbits and all fish other than salmonids: 150 mg/kg feed
- Other species and categories
- 120 mg/kg feed
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Stability
Calprona ZA 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.
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystals
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Ingredient
- Zinc Acetate
- Legislation
Calprona ZA is GMP+ FSA assured.. Zinc acetate dehydrate is listed in the EU in the Category of Nutritional Additives, Functional Group Compounds of Trace Elements, Identification number 3b601 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1095).
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Safety Precautions
Calprona ZA is classified as harmful and toxic to the aquatic life.
- Food Additive Number
- E 650, INS 650
- Packaging Information
- Calprona ZA is available in 20 kg bags.
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Mineral Source
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium Content | max. 2 | — |
| Fluoride Content | max. 40 | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm |
| Assay Content (Zinc Acetate Dried Basis) | min. 99.5 | — |
| Iron Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 20 | — |
| Molecular Weight | 219.5 | — |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.0-6.6 | — |
| Zinc Content | min. 29.6 | — |
