INTRODUCTION

Production of Dicalcium Phosphate

Dicalcium phosphate (DCP), CaHPO4, can also be called calcium monohydrogen
phosphate or dibasic calcium phosphate. The demand for DCP has been increasing with rapid
urbanization and growing industrialization. Industries manufacturing products such as fertilizers,
feeds, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical need DCP for their production (Pangarkar, 2019). One of
the applications is to provide nourishment for livestock feeds. DCP has mineral salts from
phosphorous group that can improve the growth of the livestock and increase their resistance
against diseases.

References:
Pangarkar, T. (2019). Dicalcium Phosphate Market Growth Is Driven By Increasing Demand
For Dicalcium Phosphate In Animal Feed Industry Globally. Retrieved from
https://media.market.us/dicalcium-phosphate-market-growth-is-driven-by-increasing-demand-
for-dicalcium-phosphate-in-animal-feed-industry-globally/3630/
Atanasova, L.G. (2014). Exergy analysis of the process of production of dicalcium phosphate
dihydrate by decomposition of rock phosphate with hydrochloric acid. Chemical Technology; An
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AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS

Phosphate rock
Kolinski Phosphate Mining Co., Inc.
Cebu, Philippines
Product: Crushed and dried rock phosphate

Binaguihan Miners Cooperative

Escalante, Philippines
Product: Guano and rock phosphate

Vilco Mining Ventures Co. Ltd.

Bais, Philippines
Product: Rock phosphate, phosphate
Calcium Silicate
New Dostech Industrial Supply, Inc.
Manila, Philippines
Product: Calcium Silicate Powder

Sulfur
Chemphil Manufacturing Corporation (CMC)
Pasig City, Philippines
Product: Sulfur Powder