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Quick Answer — Feed Lime / Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate for Poultry & Livestock Feeds

Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate (Feed Lime) is a certified high-purity limestone mineral supplement used by feed millers and livestock farmers across Kenya to supply bioavailable calcium essential for strong poultry eggshell formation and animal skeleton health.

Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate (Feed Lime) is a certified high-purity limestone mineral supplement used by feed millers and livestock farmers across Kenya to supply bioavailable calcium essential for strong poultry eggshell formation and animal skeleton health.

Key Facts

  • Elemental Calcium (Ca): ≥ 38.0% min | Feed Grade Certified
  • CAS Number: 471-34-1 | Strictly tested for low lead (< 10 ppm) & arsenic
  • Essential mineral constituent for layer poultry diets & dairy mineral licks
  • Supports dense eggshell thickness, skeletal development & milk yield
  • Supplied in 50kg Heavy PP Bags from Nairobi Industrial Area Warehouse

Primary Use Cases

Dietary calcium fortification in poultry layer rations for strong eggshell formationMineral supplementation in dairy cattle feed to support milk yield & bone strengthCarrier mineral ingredient in commercial animal feed premixes & mineral blocks
Feed Lime / Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate for Poultry & Livestock Feeds
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Feed Lime / Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate for Poultry & Livestock Feeds

Product Code: KIC-AGR-001

Also known as: Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate, Feed Lime, Limestone Flour

Synonyms: Calcite, Ground Limestone, CaCO3 Feed Supplement

High-purity feed-grade calcium carbonate formulated for poultry, cattle, pig, and aquafeed manufacturing across Kenya and East Africa.

CAS Number
471-34-1
Formula
CaCO3
IUPAC Name
Calcium carbonate
Molecular Weight
100.09 g/mol
EC Number
207-439-9
Chemical Family
Inorganic Calcium Salts
Grade
Feed Grade (Heavy Metal Free)
Purity
98.0% min CaCO3 (38.0% min Elemental Calcium)
Physical Form
Fine Powder / Granules

Available Packaging

25kg PP Bag with PE Liner50kg Woven PP Bag1,000kg Jumbo Jumbo Bag

Product Overview

Calcium Carbonate for Animal Feeds is an essential mineral ingredient that supplies bioavailable elemental calcium (38% min) necessary for bone development, eggshell formation in poultry, and muscle function in livestock. Milled to optimum particle size distribution for feed formulation.

Technical Description

Naturally sourced crystalline calcium carbonate processed under stringent feed safety standards to ensure low heavy metal content (Lead < 5ppm, Arsenic < 2ppm, Cadmium < 0.5ppm). Meets Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) specifications for animal feed additives.

Complete Chemical Specifications

CaCO3 Assay
98.0% min
Elemental Calcium (Ca)
38.0% min
Acid Insoluble Ash
1.0% max
Moisture Content
0.5% max
Fluorine (F)
0.05% max
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
10 ppm max
Particle Size (-200 mesh)
95% passing

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Off-white to light grey free-flowing powder
Odour
Odorless
pH
8.5–9.5 (10% aqueous slurry)
Density
2.71 g/cm³
Melting Point
825 °C (decomposes)
Solubility
Insoluble in water (0.013 g/L at 25°C); soluble in dilute acids

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
In Stock
Lead Time
1-2 business days in Nairobi; 2-4 days regional East Africa
MOQ
500 kg (20 bags)
Delivery Regions
Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret), Uganda (Kampala), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), Rwanda (Kigali)

Contact sales team with required mesh size (fine powder vs coarse grit) and tonnage for customized FOB or DDP pricing.

Suitable Applications

Target Industries

Use Cases

  • Poultry layer feed additive for strong eggshell structure
  • Broiler feed formulation for rapid skeletal growth
  • Dairy cattle premix for milk yield and bone density maintenance
  • Swine and aquaculture calcium mineral fortification

Storage Guidelines

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from acids, moisture, and strong odors. Keep bags elevated on pallets.

Handling Advisory

Non-hazardous feed ingredient. Use particulate dust mask and safety goggles when handling bulk bags to prevent mechanical respiratory irritation.

Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water. Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.

GHS:Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Signal Word:None
Transport:Non-hazardous for road, sea, and air transport
Packing Group:Not applicable

Hazard Statements

  • May cause mechanical eye or respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

  • Avoid breathing dust
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling

PPE Requirements

Dust Mask (N95 / FFP2)Safety GogglesWork Gloves

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Feed Lime / Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate for Poultry & Livestock Feeds

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Feed Lime / Feed Grade Calcium Carbonate for Poultry & Livestock Feeds.

Feed Lime is a natural, high-purity ground limestone mineral powder specially processed and tested for animal nutrition to supply essential dietary calcium.

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