Taurine (animal + pharma dual-use amino sulfonic acid)

Description

1. Product Overview
   Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a high-purity, dual-use amino-sulfonic acid supplied for both animal nutrition and pharmaceutical manufacture. It functions primarily as an osmolyte and functional amino acid in feed formulations and as an active excipient/intermediate in pharmaceutical APIs and specialty formulations. Our offering delivers pharmaceutical-grade consistency with feed-grade cost efficiency, enabling formulators to achieve target bioavailability and stability while simplifying multi-channel procurement. Strategically, taurine bridges the animal nutrition and pharmaceutical value chains, reducing supplier fragmentation and lowering total cost of ownership for large-scale buyers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical name: 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid (Taurine)

• CAS: 107-35-7

• Chemical formula: C2H7NO3S

• Purity / grade: Available in Feed Grade (min. 98.0%) and Pharma/USP Equivalent (min. 99.5%)—custom certificates of analysis provided

• Assay specification: See certificate of analysis; typical assay ranges provided on request

• Physical form: Free-flowing crystalline powder

• Color: White to off-white

• Odor: Odorless to faint characteristic

• Particle size: Typical D90 ≤ 250 µm (custom milling available)

• Bulk density: 450–650 kg/m3 (typical)

• Solubility: Readily soluble in water; insoluble in non-polar solvents

• Hygroscopicity: Low to moderate; recommended handling under dry conditions

• pH (1% aqueous): ~5.5–7.0 (depending on grade)

• Heavy metals: Compliant with pharmacopeial limits for Pharma grade; feed-grade limits available

• Microbial limits: Total plate count and specific pathogen limits per grade; pharma-grade low bioburden options available

• Impurity profile: Sulfonate- and amino-related impurities quantified; impurity limits differ by grade and are included in COA

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-layer kraft bags with inner polyethylene liner; 500 kg FIBCs (bulk bags); palletised 25 kg x 40 bags; ISO tank/containers for liquid intermediates by agreement

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in original sealed packaging, dry and temperature-controlled (≤25°C)

• Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and strong oxidizers

• Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Certificate of Origin, pharma support documentation (traceability, batch records) on request

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Animal Nutrition (primary): Inclusion in feed premixes and concentrates as a conditionally essential amino sulfonic acid to support growth performance, bile acid conjugation, and cardiovascular and neurological health in poultry, swine, aquaculture, and companion animals. Benefits: improved feed conversion ratio, enhanced stress resilience, and reduced mortality in intensive systems.

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Use as an excipient, stabilizer, or intermediate in APIs, formulations for hepatic and cardiovascular indications, and in fortified nutraceuticals and functional foods. Benefits: consistent physicochemical properties and low impurity burden that support regulatory filings and GMP-aligned manufacturing.

• Specialty Chemicals & Electroplating: Intermediate in synthesis of sulfonated derivatives and specialty chelants, where taurine’s sulfonic functionality confers solubility and reactivity advantages.

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Formulation enhancer in hair and skin products for moisturizing and stabilizing properties.
  Why it outperforms alternatives:

• Dual-grade availability (feed and pharma) reduces the need to manage multiple suppliers and quality regimes.

• High solubility and stable crystalline form enable predictable dosing and homogenous blend behavior.

• Low impurity and controlled particle size reduce downstream processing variability and reject rates.

• Economies of scale in bulk sourcing lower cost per tonne versus specialty small-batch suppliers.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch traceability with COA and lab verification; pharma-equivalent production lines available for high-regulation customers.

• Supply reliability: Long-term production capacity and multi-site manufacturing mitigate regional disruption risks; safety stock and forward allocation for key accounts.

• Logistics capability: Global export experience, export packing optimised for sea/road transport, and consolidation options for multi-modal delivery; CIF/FOB/EXW terms available per contract.

• Price competitiveness: Industrial-scale production and optimized supply chain reduce landed cost versus boutique producers; tiered pricing for volume contracts.

• Sustainability: Production options with reduced wastewater loads and energy-efficient crystallization available; documentation of waste treatment on request.

• Technical support: Dedicated technical account management, formulation advisory, and on-demand analytical support (stability studies, impurity profiling) to accelerate customer qualification and regulatory submissions.
  Positioning: A strategic sourcing choice for buyers who need a reliable, regulatory-ready taurine supply across animal nutrition and pharmaceutical value chains.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT

• Typical container loading:

  • 20 ft GP container: up to 20 MT (bagged, depending on bag configuration and palletisation)

  • 40 ft GP container: up to 24–25 MT (bagged, optimised pallet stacking)

  • 40 ft HQ / high cube: up to 26 MT (subject to packing configuration)

• Lead time: Standard lead time 4–8 weeks from PO confirmation for bulk orders; expedited schedules available with premium freight and allocation

• Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP available by agreement

• Payment terms: Negotiable; letter of credit, T/T, or open account for approved customers

• Samples: Commercial samples available for evaluation; sample lead time 3–7 business days

• Regulatory support: Pharma-grade dossiers, GMP-compatible documentation, and on-request analytical method transfer for qualified partners