Di-calcium phosphate is an ionic salt, which means that it is made up of charged particles of calcium and phosphate, both of which humans need in their diet. Di-calcium phosphate is added to foods as a source of calcium, even though it has a lower percentage of calcium than the more familiar chemical, tri-calcium phosphate, which is also used as a calcium supplement (commonly in the form of calcium pills). Di-calcium phosphate is used as a dietary supplement in foods such as prepared breakfast cereals, dog treats, enriched flour, and noodle products. This chemical is even added to some foods as an anti-caking agent because the dry form of di-calcium forms a salt-hydrate with water and then keeps the food fresh by removing water that causes the food to go stale. Di-calcium phosphate helps to preserve organic products that might otherwise break down and lose integrity over time.

If inhaled, di-calcium phosphate can irritate the lungs and cause sneezing and/or coughing. It may also irritate the skin if touched. If you are thinking about taking di-calcium supplements, consult your doctor first because di-calcium may cause adverse affects when taken with other medications.

At Bell Chem in Orlando, di-calcium phosphate is just one of the many chemical products we offer. In addition to nutritional chemical products and personal care raw materials in Orlando, we stock many highly specialized botanical ingredients as well as hard to find technical grade chemicals and custom compounds. Call us at 407-339-BELL (2355) for a full list of our products.