Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii)
Allzone Trading supplies tricalcium phosphate (e341iii) to manufacturers, formulators and industrial buyers in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Tricalcium phosphate is used as an anti-caking agent and mineral carrier in powdered food and feed blends. Grade, physical form and documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii)
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Free-flow of powdered food ingredients · Seasoning, spice and premix blends · Powdered beverage and dairy blends
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation against the supplier specification
- • 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
Grade confirmed at quotation
Grade, physical form and specification are quoted and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet before any order is placed.
Typical applications
- Free-flow of powdered food ingredients
- Seasoning, spice and premix blends
- Powdered beverage and dairy blends
- Salt and sugar flow control
- Tabletting and powder handling aids
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food, feed, agricultural and industrial grades quoted as separate specifications
- Grade, physical form and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 7758-87-4
- EC / EINECS
- 231-840-8
- Food additive number
- E341iii / INS 341(iii)
- Chemical formula
- Ca3(PO4)2
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
Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Tricalcium phosphate is the anti-caking agent that also counts nutritionally: it keeps salt, seasonings and powdered drinks flowing while contributing calcium and phosphorus to the finished product. Its density and neutral taste make it easier to handle than silica in high-speed blending, and compendial grades are widely used as a tabletting excipient by Greater Toronto Area supplement manufacturers alongside Ontario and Quebec food processors.
Primary uses
- Preventing caking in salt, seasonings and powdered beverages
- Fortifying foods and supplements with calcium
- Acting as a flow aid and excipient in tabletting
- Carrying liquid actives in dry systems
Applications
- Table salt and seasoning blends
- Powdered drink and dairy-alternative fortification
- Nutritional supplement tablets and capsules
- Bakery and dry-mix premixes
- Toothpaste and personal care abrasion systems
Advantages
- Combines flow control with a genuine nutritional contribution
- Denser and less dusty than silica-type flow aids
- Neutral taste and colour in most systems
- Available in compendial grades for supplement and pharmaceutical use
Limitations to consider
- Higher addition rate than silica for the same flow benefit
- Adds phosphate, which some formulations and diets restrict
- Insoluble in water, so it can create sediment in liquid systems
- Grades differ in calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and must be specified
How to choose the right grade
- Decide whether calcium contribution is a formulation requirement or incidental
- Specify particle size and bulk density for the blending and filling process
- Confirm the compendial standard where supplement use applies
- Check the phosphate contribution against nutritional targets
Typical grades
- Food grade powder
- Food grade granular
- Compendial-referenced grade
- Fine-particle fortification grade
Comparable materials — how Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) sits against alternatives
- Calcium carbonate — cheaper calcium, weaker flow control
- Silicon dioxide — lower dose flow control, no nutrition
- Calcium silicate — higher moisture capacity
- Dicalcium phosphate — different calcium-phosphorus ratio and solubility
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Tricalcium phosphate (TCP)
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
- Assay, calcium and phosphorus content
- Particle size and bulk density
- Fluoride, arsenic and heavy metals limits
- Grade family and compendial reference
- Documentation required per shipment
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for tricalcium-phosphate-anti-caking-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- The carrier the agent must protect and its moisture and fat content
- Maximum addition rate permitted in the finished product
- Whether calcium content supports a nutritional claim
Technical & procurement detail
Where tricalcium phosphate (e341iii) is used+
Tricalcium phosphate is used as an anti-caking agent and mineral carrier in powdered food and feed blends. Allzone reviews the intended formulation or process with the supplier before quoting so the correct grade is offered.
Food, feed, agricultural and industrial grades are not interchangeable+
Food grade, feed grade, agricultural grade and industrial grade materials are supplied and quoted as separate specifications. A product supplied for one segment is not presented as suitable for another. State the intended segment and application in your enquiry so the correct grade and documentation are reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, active content, particle size, moisture, origin, certification, regulatory approval, packaging or price values. Grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets and safety data sheets before an order is placed.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of tricalcium phosphate (e341iii) do you supply?+
The grade and specification are confirmed at quotation against the supplier technical data sheet. No purity, specification or certification value is published in advance.
Can I request a technical data sheet and a safety data sheet?+
Yes. Both the supplier technical data sheet and the safety data sheet for the quoted grade are provided on request and should be reviewed before purchase and use.
Do you deliver tricalcium phosphate (e341iii) across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii) Supplier — Ontario & 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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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii) by the same plants.
Silicon Dioxide (E551)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Calcium Silicate (E552)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Magnesium Carbonate (E504)
Anti-caking agent and mild alkali — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Sodium Aluminosilicate (E554)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Need a quote on Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.