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Buffermin® Copper Proteinate

Copper proteinate (IFN 6-09-896) is the product resulting from the chelation of copper with amino acids and/or partially hydrolyzed proteins, as defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials. It is a nutritional animal feed supplement formulated to prevent and/or correct copper deficiency in animals.

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Ingredients: Copper proteinate and hydrolyzed protein

Guaranteed Analysis
Copper (Cu) 10.0%
Crude protein 25.0%

 

Physical State: Fine, light blue powder.

Feeding Instructions:

Recommended rate in the final feed formulation: 0.02 - 0.1% or consult your feed nutritionist

Storage: Copper proteinate is stable under normal storage conditions. Store in dry, cool places. Avoid exposure to moisture, heat and sunlight.

Package: Packed in 50 lb. multi-walled paper bags

Organoleptic Characteristics: Odor past test

Water Content: Not more than 10.0%

Assay:
Copper: Not less than 10.0%
Protein: Not less than 25.0%

pH (1 in 40 suspension): Between 3.0 and 5.0

Total Ash: Not more than 20.0%

Acid Insoluble Ash: Not more than 10.0%.

Nitrogen: Not less than 4.0%.

Acid Soluble Nitrogen: Not less than 10.0%

Limits of Impurities:
Arsenic (As): Not more than 2 ppm
Lead (Pb): Not more than 10 ppm.
Mercury (Hg): Not more than 1 ppm.

Microbiological Criteria:
Negative Salmonella in 100 grams.
Negative E. coli in 100 grams.

Sieve Analysis:
Not less than 80% to pass 40 mesh sieve.

Stabilities:
Buffermins are stable against heat under dry conditions. The normal prevailing conditions in the industrial processing of feed does not affect the stability of Buffermins.

Storage:
When held in tightly closed containers at controlled room temperature, Buffermins are shelf stable for an indeterminable period in excess of twelve (12) months.

Standard Packaging: Packed in 50 pound, multi-walled, poly-lined paper bags.

Use: As feed supplement.