Calcium Chelate

Description

1. Product Overview
Calcium Chelate is a high-purity, organically bound calcium compound engineered for superior solubility and bioavailability in demanding industrial formulations. Its primary industrial use lies in advanced agriculture (foliar fertilizers and hydroponics), fortified food systems, and specialty nutraceutical production. The key value proposition is its exceptional absorption efficiency—up to 3x higher than inorganic calcium sources—reducing waste and application costs. Strategically, this product addresses the global market need for stable, non-reactive calcium sources in high-pH and competitive ionic environments, making it indispensable for producers seeking yield optimization and product consistency.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Calcium complexed with EDTA, EDDHA, or amino acid ligands (customizable per batch)

• Purity grade: ≥98% chelated calcium content; heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd) ≤5 ppm

• Physical characteristics: Fine off-white to light-yellow powder; 100% water-soluble; pH (1% solution): 6.0–7.5; particle size: 95% through 100 mesh; bulk density: 0.65–0.75 g/cm³

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-layer kraft/PE bags; 1,000 kg FIBC super sacks; custom bulk bagging

• Shelf life: 36 months in unopened, dry conditions (<40°C / <60% RH)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Precision agriculture, hydroponics, functional food & beverage, animal feed premixes, and industrial water treatment

• Specific use cases:

  • Agriculture: Foliar spray to prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes/peppers; hydroponic nutrient solutions (stable in high-pH tanks)

  • Food fortification: Calcium enrichment in plant-based milks and juices without sedimentation or off-flavors

  • Industrial water: Scale inhibition in closed-loop cooling systems

• Performance advantage: Remains fully soluble and plant-available at pH 7.5–9.0, unlike calcium nitrate or carbonate which precipitate. Reduces application frequency by 40% and eliminates nozzle clogging in spray rigs.

• Cost advantage: Lower total applied cost per unit of absorbed calcium vs. multiple inorganic applications.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 22000 & FAMI-QS certified; each batch validated via HPLC-ICP-MS with traceability report included

• Supply reliability: Dual manufacturing sites (Asia, EU) with 50,000 MT annual capacity; buffer stock held in three regional warehouses

• Logistics capability: 72-hour dispatch for LTL, 10-day lead time for container loads; temperature-controlled shipping optional

• Price competitiveness: Direct-from-process pricing – 12–18% below major European and North American distributors for equivalent purity

• Sustainability: Biodegradable chelating agents available (amino acid-based); zero hazardous waste in production

• Technical support: Dedicated application engineers for formulation optimization; COA, SDS, and stability study documentation provided digitally.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT per product grade

• Loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot dry container (25 kg bags palletized); 24 MT per 20-foot for FIBC super sacks