Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) — Pharma & Food Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) is an inorganic calcium phosphate salt used as an anticaking agent, flow conditioner, pharmaceutical tablet excipient, and calcium mineral supplement. It has the highest calcium content of all the calcium phosphates and is an important ingredient in bone health, dental, and nutritional supplement formulations.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 7758-87-4 |
| Molecular Formula | Ca₃(PO₄)₂ |
| Appearance | White amorphous powder |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Ignition | 3.5–7.0% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Anticaking agent in food powder products
- Calcium supplement tablet filler and source
- Dental hydroxyapatite precursor
- Pharmaceutical tablet lubricant and glidant
- Bone graft substitute material
- Animal feed calcium-phosphorus supplement
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Tricalcium Phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂, TCP) in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used as anticaking agent, calcium supplement, and tablet excipient. Call +91 8008002576.
What is the calcium content of Tricalcium Phosphate?
Tricalcium Phosphate contains approximately 38.8% calcium by weight — the highest calcium content of all the calcium phosphate salts. This makes it the most calcium-efficient supplement source per gram of excipient. One 1000 mg tablet made with TCP as the filler can provide up to 388 mg elemental calcium.
How is Tricalcium Phosphate used as an anticaking agent?
TCP is approved as an anticaking agent (E341iii, FSSAI INS 341iii) used in powdered and granulated food products including powdered milk, coffee whiteners, salt, and spice powders. At 0.5–1.0% concentration, it adsorbs moisture and prevents powder clumping during storage.
Is Tricalcium Phosphate the same as hydroxyapatite?
They are related but distinct. Hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂) is the main mineral component of bone and teeth. Tricalcium Phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂) is a synthetic calcium phosphate salt. TCP can convert to hydroxyapatite under physiological conditions and is used as a bone graft material precursor and in bioceramics for orthopaedic applications.
Can TCP be used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing?
Yes. Tricalcium Phosphate functions as a mild tablet lubricant and glidant, improving powder flow and reducing adhesion to tablet punches. While not as effective as magnesium stearate, it has the advantage of being a calcium supplement source simultaneously, making it a dual-functional excipient in calcium tablet formulations.