Methionine Hydroxy Analogue (HMTBa) — Liquid — Feed Grade Liquid
Allzone Trading supplies liquid methionine hydroxy analogue, chemically 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid, to feed mills and integrators in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Declared activity, density and free-acid content differ between commercial grades and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Methionine Hydroxy Analogue (HMTBa)
- Grades
- Feed Grade Liquid
- Typical applications
- Broiler, layer and turkey feed · Swine feed · Livestock and ruminant feed
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Feed Grade Liquid
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Broiler, layer and turkey feed
- Swine feed
- Livestock and ruminant feed
- Aquaculture feed
- Compound feed manufacturing with liquid dosing systems
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Feed grade enquiries handled as a separate specification from food grade material
- Grade, physical form, carrier and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- LTL and FTL freight to feed mills and premix plants across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Methionine hydroxy analogue, liquid (HMTBa) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 583-91-5
- Typical concentration
- 88% HMTBa
- Chemical name
- 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Methionine hydroxy analogue, liquid (HMTBa) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Liquid methionine hydroxy analogue is an 88% acidic liquid methionine source dosed directly into the mixer through a liquid addition system. Its buying base splits between large Ontario and Quebec poultry and swine mills that already run liquid lines and Alberta feedlot and dairy nutrition programmes that value its behaviour in ruminant diets. Because it is sold as a liquid at a different methionine equivalence than dry DL-methionine, buyers must state the equivalence basis their matrix uses before any comparison is meaningful.
Primary uses
- Supplying methionine activity in broiler and turkey rations through liquid dosing
- Methionine supplementation in swine diets at mills with liquid systems
- Ruminant methionine programmes in feedlot and dairy supplements
- Replacing part of a dry methionine line where mixer liquid capacity exists
Applications
- Poultry integrator feed mills with liquid addition
- Swine grower and finisher feed production
- Feedlot supplement and dairy concentrate manufacture
- Liquid premix and blended liquid supplement production
Advantages
- Dosed accurately by pump without dust or weigh-hopper handling
- Avoids the dry micro-ingredient handling burden at high-volume mills
- Behaves as an acid, which can support flow and mixing in liquid blends
- Established comparison basis against dry methionine sources in commercial matrices
Limitations to consider
- Requires acid-compatible tanks, pumps and lines with secondary containment
- Freezing and viscosity behaviour must be managed through Canadian winters
- Not equivalent to dry DL-methionine on a weight-for-weight basis
- Corrosive handling classification changes the receiving site's requirements
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm the methionine equivalence basis your nutritionist applies
- Verify tank, pump, gasket and line compatibility at the concentration offered
- Plan winter receiving and heated or insulated storage before the first load
- Buyers searching for an alternative or second-source supplier should state the incumbent specification they are matching, because a like-for-like comparison depends on declared content, physical form and documentation rather than on the material name alone.
Typical grades
- 88% liquid HMTBa
- Blended liquid methionine supplement
Comparable materials — how Methionine hydroxy analogue, liquid (HMTBa) sits against alternatives
- DL-Methionine — dry, higher declared content, different handling
- MHA-Ca dry — hydroxy analogue chemistry in a dry-dosed form
- Rumen-protected methionine for ruminant-specific programmes
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Methionine hydroxy analogue, liquid (HMTBa)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Concentration and declared methionine equivalence
- Density, viscosity and freeze behaviour
- Trace metal and impurity limits
- Receiving arrangement and transport classification
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Drum for smaller and trial volumes
- IBC tote for regular mill draw
- Bulk tanker where the receiving plant has compatible storage and dosing
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store in acid-resistant lined or plastic tanks with secondary containment
- Protect lines and pumps from freezing and verify gasket compatibility
- Keep dedicated dosing lines and flush according to supplier guidance
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the concentration offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) with the transport classification for the concentration
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for methionine-hydroxy-analogue-liquid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Species, production stage and the feed type the ingredient goes into
- Whether the material is used straight at the mill or through a premix or concentrate
- Declared content, activity or potency your formulation matrix assumes
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your intake system can receive and handle
- Documentation and feed-labelling statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Liquid receiving and storage capability at the mill
- Methionine equivalence basis used in the matrix
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of methionine hydroxy analogue (hmtba) — liquid in feed+
HMTBa is a liquid methionine source in which the amino group is replaced by a hydroxyl group; the animal converts it to methionine after absorption. Because it is dosed as a liquid it is metered into the mixer or added post-pelleting rather than weighed as a dry premix component, which is the practical reason mills choose it over dry material.
Specifying the grade+
Liquid hydroxy analogue and dry DL-methionine 99% are not interchangeable on a kilogram-for-kilogram basis, and the declared activity varies by grade — commercial liquid grades are frequently traded around 88% activity, but that figure is a market example and never a specification. State the activity basis your matrix is built on, your dosing equipment and the storage tank or tote arrangement available so the correct grade is quoted.
Documentation and specification+
Feed grade material is quoted against the specification your mill or premix formulation requires. Allzone confirms grade, declared content, physical form and any carrier or coating with the supplier before quoting, and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered.
Frequently asked questions
How does liquid HMTBa differ from DL-methionine 99%?+
It is a different molecule supplied as a liquid with a lower declared activity and different dosing, storage and handling requirements, so the two are quoted as separate specifications.
Is this quoted as feed grade material?+
Yes. Feed grade is quoted as a separate specification from food or technical grade, with its own documentation for the exact material offered.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can you deliver to feed mills across Canada?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Liquid Methionine Hydroxy Analogue (HMTBa) Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Methionine Hydroxy Analogue (HMTBa)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.