{"id":7015,"date":"2026-10-30T08:20:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/mono-dicalcium-phosphate-21-buying-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:20:02","slug":"mono-dicalcium-phosphate-21-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/mono-dicalcium-phosphate-21-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Buying Guide: Feed Specs, Packaging and Price"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anflo-blog-post anflo-post-v2\">\n<div class=\"anflo-blog-eyebrow\">FEED PHOSPHATES \u2022 BUYING GUIDE<\/div>\n<p class=\"anflo-blog-lead\">This <strong>Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% buying guide<\/strong> is written for feed mills, premix producers and distributors. It explains what MDCP is, how it compares with other feed phosphates, which values to check on the certificate of analysis and what shapes the price you pay per ton.<\/p>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_-1024x717.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% buying guide\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_-1536x1076.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_mono-di_calcium_phosphate_mdcp_1_.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% supplied by Anflo Inter Chemical Products Trading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<nav class=\"anflo-toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\"><strong>In this guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Is<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">MDCP vs MCP and DCP: Which Feed Phosphate to Buy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Specifications to Check Before You Buy Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% for Animal Feed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Price: What Drives It<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Import: Working with a Bulk Supplier<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h2>Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% buying guide: Key Facts<\/h2>\n<table class=\"anflo-facts\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Product<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/mono-dicalcium-phosphate-21\/\">Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21%<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">CAS number<\/th>\n<td>7758-23-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Formula<\/th>\n<td>CaH4O8P2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Appearance<\/th>\n<td>White to off-white granules or powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Packaging<\/th>\n<td>25kg bag 50kg bag 100kg bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Transport class<\/th>\n<td>Not classified for transport; confirm on the SDS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">List price<\/th>\n<td>USD 425.00 per MT (volume orders quoted individually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Category<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/chemical-category\/special-use-chemicals\/\">Special Use Chemicals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">What Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Is<\/h2>\n<p>Mono-dicalcium phosphate (MDCP) is a feed phosphate that contains a mix of monocalcium phosphate and dicalcium phosphate. The \u201c21%\u201d refers to its total phosphorus (P) content. It is supplied as white to off-white granules or powder and is used to supply phosphorus and calcium, two minerals animals need for bone formation, growth, fertility and energy metabolism.<\/p>\n<p>Typical applications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>compound feeds for poultry, pigs and ruminants;<\/li>\n<li>aquaculture feeds;<\/li>\n<li>mineral premixes, where it also works as a carrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phosphorus is often one of the more expensive nutrients in a feed formula, so choosing the right phosphate source has a direct effect on ration cost. Our guide to <a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/animal-health-chemicals-a-procurement-guide-for-feed-and-farm-operations\/'>animal health chemicals for feed and farm operations<\/a> covers the wider procurement picture.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">MDCP vs MCP and DCP: Which Feed Phosphate to Buy<\/h2>\n<p>Feed phosphates are usually compared by phosphorus content and how much of that phosphorus the animal can use. In general, the more monocalcium phosphate a product contains, the higher its water solubility and digestibility tend to be.<\/p>\n<table class='anflo-tbl'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Product<\/th>\n<th>Nominal phosphorus<\/th>\n<th>Typical position<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/monocalcium-phosphate-22\/'>Monocalcium Phosphate 22%<\/a> (MCP)<\/td>\n<td>22% P<\/td>\n<td>Highest P and usually highest digestibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% (MDCP)<\/td>\n<td>21% P<\/td>\n<td>Balance of solubility, calcium and cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/dicalcium-phosphate-18-dcp-18\/'>Dicalcium Phosphate 18%<\/a> (DCP)<\/td>\n<td>18% P<\/td>\n<td>More calcium, lower P per ton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>MDCP is often chosen when a nutritionist wants good phosphorus availability without paying for full MCP. The right choice depends on species, formula and local prices, so ask your nutritionist to compare the options on cost per kilogram of available phosphorus. You can also see our <a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/monocalcium-phosphate\/'>monocalcium phosphate<\/a> listing.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals-1024x384.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Special Use Chemicals supplied in bulk by Anflo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/special-chemicals.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Special Use Chemicals range from Anflo Inter Chemical Products Trading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Specifications to Check Before You Buy Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% for Animal Feed<\/h2>\n<p>Before you buy Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% for animal feed, ask the supplier for a specification and a lot COA showing:<\/p>\n<table class='anflo-tbl'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>What buyers usually request<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Total phosphorus (P)<\/td>\n<td>21% minimum<\/td>\n<td>The main nutrient you are paying for<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calcium (Ca)<\/td>\n<td>Stated range, often mid-teens %<\/td>\n<td>Needed to balance the Ca:P ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fluorine (F)<\/td>\n<td>Low, stated as a maximum<\/td>\n<td>Excess fluorine is harmful; feed rules set limits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg)<\/td>\n<td>Within feed regulations<\/td>\n<td>Legal compliance and animal safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Moisture and particle size<\/td>\n<td>Stated limits<\/td>\n<td>Affects flow, mixing and caking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are typical buyer requests, not guarantees. Always confirm the values for your lot on the COA. In the European Union, limits for undesirable substances in feed, including fluorine and heavy metals in phosphates, are set by Directive 2002\/32\/EC; other countries have their own rules, so check the requirements of your market.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Price: What Drives It<\/h2>\n<p>Our current Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% price is shown in the key facts table above. When you compare offers, these factors explain most of the gap:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Phosphate rock and phosphoric acid costs.<\/strong> These are the main raw materials, so global phosphate markets move feed phosphate prices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed phosphorus.<\/strong> Compare on cost per kilogram of P, not only price per ton.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form.<\/strong> Granular and powder grades can be priced differently, and granules usually flow and mix with less dust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Packaging.<\/strong> We supply 25 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg bags; smaller bags cost more per ton but suit manual handling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incoterm and volume.<\/strong> Full containers and regular orders are priced better than part loads.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class='anflo-blog-callout'><strong>Buyer tip:<\/strong> ask every supplier to quote on the same Incoterm and the same bag size, then divide the price by the guaranteed P content. That gives you a fair, like-for-like comparison.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% Import: Working with a Bulk Supplier<\/h2>\n<p>MDCP is generally not classified as dangerous goods for transport, which keeps shipping simple, but always confirm this on the safety data sheet. The product is hygroscopic, so for a smooth Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% import:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>keep bags sealed, on pallets and under cover;<\/li>\n<li>protect them from humidity during transit and in the warehouse;<\/li>\n<li>use stock first-in, first-out to avoid caking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A reliable Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% bulk supplier should provide a COA per lot, the SDS, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading and, where your authorities require them, a certificate of origin and any feed registration documents. Our <a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/quality-control\/'>quality control<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/logistics-shipping\/'>logistics and shipping<\/a> pages explain how we handle documents and containers. For product background, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Calcium-dihydrogen-phosphate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PubChem record for calcium dihydrogen phosphate<\/a> lists physical data.<\/p>\n<p>Send your quantity, bag size and destination port through the <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">quote form<\/a>, or browse more products in our <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/chemical-category\/special-use-chemicals\/\">special use chemicals<\/a> range.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anflo-buybox\">\n<div><strong>Ready to buy Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21%?<\/strong><br \/><span class=\"anflo-price\">From USD 425 \/ MT<\/span><br \/>Send grade, quantity and destination port for a written quotation.<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"anflo-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/mono-dicalcium-phosphate-21\/\">View product<\/a><a class=\"anflo-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Related Products Buyers Order With Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21%<\/h2>\n<div class=\"anflo-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/monocalcium-phosphate-22\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_monocalcium_phosphate_mcp_2_-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Monocalcium Phosphate 22%\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_monocalcium_phosphate_mcp_2_-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_monocalcium_phosphate_mcp_2_-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_monocalcium_phosphate_mcp_2_-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_monocalcium_phosphate_mcp_2_-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><span>Monocalcium Phosphate 22%<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/dicalcium-phosphate-18-dcp-18\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_dicalcium_phosphate_dcp_1_-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dicalcium Phosphate 18% (DCP 18%)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_dicalcium_phosphate_dcp_1_-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_dicalcium_phosphate_dcp_1_-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_dicalcium_phosphate_dcp_1_-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_dicalcium_phosphate_dcp_1_-1.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><span>Dicalcium Phosphate 18% (DCP 18%)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/monocalcium-phosphate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Monocalcium Phosphate\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" title=\"\"><span>Monocalcium Phosphate<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"anflo-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What does 21% mean in Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21%?<\/summary>\n<p>It is the minimum total phosphorus (P) content of the product. Calcium is supplied as well and is stated separately on the specification.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is MDCP better than DCP for feed?<\/summary>\n<p>MDCP usually has more phosphorus per ton and a higher share of water-soluble phosphate than DCP 18%. Which is better depends on your formula and prices, so compare cost per kilogram of available phosphorus.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What packaging is available?<\/summary>\n<p>We currently offer 25 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg bags. Container loads and palletising are confirmed in your quotation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which documents come with each shipment?<\/summary>\n<p>A certificate of analysis per lot, the safety data sheet, packing list, commercial invoice and bill of lading, plus a certificate of origin when your country requires it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"anflo-blog-cta\"><strong>Need a bulk quotation for Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21%?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">Send your requirements to Anflo<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@anflointerchem.shop\">sales@anflointerchem.shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate 21% buying guide for feed mills: phosphorus and calcium specs, fluorine limits, bag sizes and price factors. 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