Monocalcium Phosphate — Feed Grade (MCP)
Allzone Trading supplies feed grade monocalcium phosphate to feed mills and premix producers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Declared phosphorus and calcium content, granulation and fluorine limits differ between producers and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Grades
- Feed Grade (MCP)
- Typical applications
- Swine and poultry phosphorus supplementation · Aquaculture feed · Mineral and vitamin premixes
- 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 (MCP)
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Swine and poultry phosphorus supplementation
- Aquaculture feed
- Mineral and vitamin premixes
- Ruminant mineral blends
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
Monocalcium phosphate (feed grade) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 10031-30-8
- Typical phosphorus
- 22–22.7% P
- Chemical name
- Calcium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate
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
Monocalcium phosphate (feed grade) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Monocalcium phosphate is the highest-solubility mainstream feed phosphate and the reference inorganic phosphorus source for young monogastric animals. Its Canadian buying base is the Southwestern Ontario and Quebec broiler, turkey and swine feed mills that receive it in bulk, together with Prairie mineral and concentrate blenders. Because phytase use directly reduces inorganic phosphate demand, buyers usually quote MCP against a matrix that already assumes an enzyme contribution.
Primary uses
- Supplying available phosphorus in broiler, turkey and swine diets
- Balancing the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in young-animal feeds
- Mineral premix and concentrate manufacture
Applications
- Poultry and swine complete feeds
- Mineral supplements and concentrates
- Aquafeed where high phosphorus solubility is required
Advantages
- Highest phosphorus solubility of the mainstream feed phosphates
- Consistent, free-flowing granular material for bulk intake
- Well-established formulation matrices across species
Limitations to consider
- Slightly acidic and abrasive on handling equipment
- Fluorine limits are a defining feed constraint and are supplier-declared
- Price and availability track the global phosphate market rather than local demand
How to choose the right grade
- Fix the declared phosphorus content and availability basis in the matrix first
- Confirm the fluorine limit the receiving mill's quality system requires
- Check particle size against bulk intake and blending equipment
- 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
- Feed grade MCP granular
- Feed grade MCP powder
Comparable materials — how Monocalcium phosphate (feed grade) sits against alternatives
- MDCP — intermediate solubility and phosphorus content
- DCP — lower phosphorus content and solubility
- Higher phytase inclusion to reduce inorganic phosphate need
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Monocalcium phosphate (feed grade)
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
- Declared total phosphorus and calcium, with the analytical method
- Phosphorus solubility or availability basis used in the matrix
- Fluorine and heavy metal limits for feed use
- Particle size, bulk density and flow for mill intake
- Whether the matrix credits a phytase contribution
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard mill-floor format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume mill intake
- Bulk truck or rail where the receiving mill has compatible intake
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from heat and direct sunlight
- Keep feed grade physically segregated from food and technical grades
- Rotate stock, re-close partial bags and record batch numbers against each blend
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact feed grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Feed-ingredient declaration and label statements the receiving mill needs
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for monocalcium-phosphate-feed-grade-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
- Declared phosphorus and calcium basis
- Bulk or bagged intake at the mill
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of monocalcium phosphate in feed+
MCP is the most water-soluble of the common feed phosphates, which is why its phosphorus is highly available to monogastric animals. It supplies phosphorus with a comparatively low calcium contribution, giving the formulator room to set the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio independently.
Specifying the grade+
MCP, DCP and MDCP differ in phosphorus availability, calcium content and price, and substituting one for another without recalculating both minerals distorts the ratio. State the declared P and Ca values your matrix uses, plus the granulation your dosing system needs.
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 MCP differ from DCP?+
MCP is more soluble with higher phosphorus availability and lower calcium, while DCP carries more calcium; 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 Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) Feed Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
Application Guides
Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Monocalcium Phosphate by the same plants.
Silicon Dioxide (Feed Grade)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of compound feed and premixes
Bentonite
Mineral binder and carrier — free-flow of compound feed and premixes
Zeolite
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of compound feed and premixes
Need a quote on Monocalcium Phosphate?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.