Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate

Calcium hydrogen phosphate, often referred to as Dicalcium phosphate (DCP), is an inorganic compound with the formula CaHPO₄. It has several applications across different fields, including:

1. **Food Industry**:
   - **Nutritional Supplement**: Used as a calcium and phosphorus supplement in animal feed and dietary supplements for humans. It helps in bone health and overall growth.
   - **Food Additive**: Serves as an anti-caking agent, emulsifier, or leavening agent in food products.

2. **Pharmaceuticals**:
   - **Excipients**: Utilized as an inactive ingredient in tablet formulations, where it acts as a binding agent or filler.
   - **Bone Health**: Incorporated in supplements aimed at improving bone density and preventing osteoporosis.

3. **Agriculture**:
   - **Fertilizers**: Used as a phosphorus source in fertilizers to promote plant growth.
   - **Soil Conditioning**: Enhances soil nutrient availability and helps improve crop yields.

4. **Dental Products**:
   - **Toothpaste**: Included in some toothpaste formulations as a polishing agent and to help reduce plaque.

5. **Industrial Applications**:
   - **Ceramics and Glass**: Used in the production of ceramics, contributing to improved physical properties.
   - **Animal Feed**: Commonly added to animal feed to enhance the nutritional profile.

6. **Laboratory Use**:
   - **Buffer Solutions**: Employed in biological and biochemical research as a buffering agent.

7. **Cosmetics**:
   - Used in some cosmetic formulations as a thickening agent or to improve texture.

### Safety and Handling
Calcium hydrogen phosphate is generally regarded as safe when used in appropriate quantities. However, like any chemical substance, it should be handled according to safety guidelines to avoid inhalation or ingestion in large amounts.