L-Lysine HCL Feed Grade
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L-Lysine HCL Feed Grade is a highly pure form of the essential amino acid lysine combined with hydrochloric acid to improve its stability and solubility. It appears as a white crystalline powder and is widely used as a dietary supplement in animal feed to enhance growth, improve feed efficiency, and balance amino acid profiles. L-Lysine HCL is critical in poultry, swine, and aquaculture nutrition, helping to meet animals’ lysine requirements for protein synthesis and overall health.
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L-Lysine HCL Feed Grade
Primary Uses
- Animal Feed Industry
- Nutritional Supplement: Added to feed formulations for poultry, swine, cattle, and fish to provide essential lysine, promoting muscle growth and improving feed conversion ratios.
- Amino Acid Balancer: Used to balance dietary amino acid profiles, especially in corn- and cereal-based diets low in lysine.
- Growth Enhancer: Supports optimal growth rates and weight gain in livestock by preventing lysine deficiency.
- Immune Support: Helps improve immunity and reduce disease susceptibility in farm animals.
- Pet Food Industry
- Supplement in formulated pet foods to ensure adequate lysine levels for healthy growth and maintenance in dogs, cats, and other pets.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Raw material in nutritional supplements and medical foods designed for humans and animals requiring lysine enrichment.
Secondary Uses
- Biotechnology and Research
- Used in cell culture media formulations to supply essential amino acids for optimal cell growth and protein production.
- Food Industry
- Occasionally employed as a fortifying agent in specialized human food products to improve amino acid balance, particularly in vegetarian and vegan formulations.
- Agricultural Applications
- Used to enhance nutrient profiles in feed for non-traditional livestock and aquaculture species.
PRODUCT KEY FEATURES
- Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid hydrochloride
- Common/Trade Name: L-Lysine HCL 98.5% Feed Grade; L-Lysine Hydrochloride
- CAS Number: 657-27-2
- HS Code: 2922.49.00
- Synonyms: L-Lysine Hydrochloride; L-Lys HCL; Lysine Monohydrochloride
- Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Crystalline powder
- Color & Odor: White; odorless
- Melting Point: 224 – 228 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and ether
- pH (1% solution): Approximately 4.5 – 6.0
- Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
- Toxicity: Low toxicity; generally recognized as safe for animals and humans at recommended doses
- Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established
- Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from moisture and incompatible substances
- Container Type: Packaged in moisture-proof bags or drums
- Shelf Life: Typically 2-3 years when stored properly
- Handling Precautions: Avoid dust generation and inhalation; use personal protective equipment if handling large quantities
- Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Approved for use as a feed additive by regulatory authorities such as FDA, EFSA, and others
- Meets feed-grade purity standards for amino acid content and contaminants
- Labeling must comply with relevant animal feed regulations
- Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable and environmentally safe
- Ecotoxicity: Low ecotoxicity; minimal environmental risk when used as directed
- Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic or mutagenic
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
- Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Use gloves, dust mask, and eye protection when handling bulk powder
- Handling Guidelines: Use in well-ventilated areas; avoid inhalation of dust and prolonged skin contact
- Storage Measures: Keep containers tightly closed; store away from moisture and incompatible substances
- First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air; seek medical attention if respiratory irritation persists
- Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; seek medical advice if irritation develops
- Eye Contact: Rinse eyes thoroughly with water; seek medical attention if irritation occurs
- Ingestion: Generally safe; if large amounts ingested, seek medical advice
- Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Non-flammable
- Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, or dry chemical extinguishers for surrounding fires
- Special Precautions: Avoid dust cloud formation which may pose explosion risk
- Hazardous Combustion Products: May produce toxic gases such as nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides when burned
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