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Calcium Lignosulfonate Supplier for Concrete, Feed Binder, Dust Control and Fertilizer
Calcium lignosulfonate is a lignin-based industrial additive used as a binder, dispersant and formulation aid. It is commonly considered for concrete and cement systems, animal feed pellet binding, dust control, fertilizer and agricultural formulations, ceramics and other industrial applications. Green Agrochem helps buyers confirm suitable grades, documents, packaging and supply options.
| Product | Calcium Lignosulfonate |
| Common form | Powder, granular or liquid-related supply depending on grade |
| Main uses | Concrete, feed binder, dust control, fertilizer, ceramics and industrial binder systems |
| Documents | TDS, SDS/MSDS and COA available by request |
| Buyer support | Application selection, packaging, MOQ and export documentation confirmation |
Calcium Lignosulfonate Description
Calcium lignosulfonate is a water-soluble, calcium-based salt of lignosulfonic acid. It is derived from the sulfite pulping process of wood.
Calcium Lignosulfonate is lignosulfonic acid calcium salt Molecular Formula C20H24CaO10S2,which is water soluble brown powder,insoluble in organic solvents, derived from lignin. Molecular weight in the range of 40,000 to 65,000 with greater than 90% ranging from 1,000 to 250,000, with chemical property of dispersing, binding, complexing, and emulsifying .
Because lignosulfonates are complex natural polymer derivatives, composition and molecular weight vary by raw material, sulfite pulping process, purification route and product grade. Buyers should confirm suitability through the latest TDS, SDS/MSDS, COA and application testing.
Chemical Structure
Calcium lignosulfonate is a calcium salt of lignosulfonic acid, produced from lignin-containing sulfite pulping streams.
Physical Properties
Calcium lignosulfonate is It is a water-soluble, anionic lignin-based polymer mixture, commonly supplied as brown to yellow-brown powder or granules. Because lignosulfonates are complex natural polymer derivatives, molecular weight and composition vary by raw material, process and grade.
- Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents
- Dispersing, binding, and emulsifying agent
- Retains moisture and reduces surface tension
- Acts as a plasticizer, thickener, and stabilizer
- Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
Chemical Properties
Calcium lignosulfonate is a weak base and a strong acid. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. It is also soluble in organic solvents such as hexane and ethyl acetate.
Calcium Lignosulfonate Main Specification
| Product Name | Grade One | Grade Two | Grade Three |
| Product code | GAC-CaLS-1 | GAC-CaLS-2 | GAC-CaLS-3 |
| Appearance | Light Yellow Powder | Yellow Brown Powder | Yellow Brown Powder |
| Solubility | 98.5%min | 98%min | 97.5%min |
| Ligno sulphonate | 55%min | 50%min | 50%min |
| Sulphate | 2%min | 2%min | 2%min |
| Water Reducing Capacity | 12%min | 5%min | 8%min |
| Reducing Sugar | 7%around | 7%around | 7%around |
| Total Calcium and Magnesium | 5-8% | 5-8% | 5-6% |
| Moisture | 7%max | 7%max | 7%max |
Calcium Lignosulfonate Uses
Concrete and Cement
Calcium lignosulfonate may be used as a water-reducing, dispersing or set-control aid in selected cementitious systems. Water reduction, setting behavior and strength development depend on cement type, admixture dosage, aggregate, water quality and mix design. Buyer testing is required before bulk use.
Animal Feed Binder
Feed-grade calcium lignosulfonate can be considered as a pellet binder to support pellet durability and reduce fines. Suitability depends on feed formulation, process temperature, dosage and local feed-regulatory requirements.
Dust Control
Calcium lignosulfonate can be evaluated for road, mine, construction and yard dust-control systems where a lignosulfonate binder is suitable. Application rate, dilution, soil type, traffic and weather conditions should be confirmed before field use.
Fertilizer and Granulation
It may be used as a binder or formulation aid in selected fertilizer granulation systems. Performance depends on nutrient composition, moisture, granulation process, dosage and storage conditions.
Ceramics and Industrial Formulations
Calcium lignosulfonate can be evaluated as a dispersant or binder in ceramic, pigment, carbon black, gypsum, mineral or other industrial systems after compatibility testing.
Calcium Lignosulofnate Function
It is used as a dispersing agent in concrete and carbon black-rubber mixes, extender for tanning agents, oil-well drilling mud additives, ore flotation agents, production of vanillin, industrial cleaners, gypsum slurred, dyestuffs, pesticide formulations.
Calcium lignosulfonate is employed in oil well drilling muds as reagents to control various parameters of drilling fluids. It is primarily used to control the viscosity of drilling mud and to facilitate oil recovery.
Calcium lignosulfonate is also used in the food industry as a carrier for the production of encapsulated fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), carotenoids (e.g. β-carotene, β-apo-8’-carotenal, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, lutein, and lycopene), and other functional ingredients to facilitate their introduction to water-based foods.
Concrete admixtures and animal feed are the two key applications of calcium lignosulfonate. Calcium lignosulfonate plays the important role of water-reducing chemical in concrete admixtures. It typically possesses the capacity to reduce water by 8% to 12% in the form of plasticizer, and up to 25% in the modified form (superplasticizer grade). Calcium lignosulfonate is used as pellet binder in animal feed.
Calcium lignosulfonate, owing to its property as a binder, is employed in applications such as animal feed, paints & pigments, dust control, and in the food industry. The oil & gas industry uses calcium lignosulfonate as a dispersant.
Based on application, the market for calcium lignosulfonate can be segmented into concrete admixture, animal feed, dust control, oil well additives, agrichemicals, and others.
Calcium Lignosulfonate Package
- 25kgs woven bags with liner inside
- 2According Customers’requirement
Product Documentation and Supply Enquiries
Batch COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS, samples, packaging options and commercial quotations are available on request. Contact info@greenagrochem.com or use the contact form.
Product Documentation and Supply Enquiries
Batch COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS, samples, packaging options and commercial quotations are available on request. Contact info@greenagrochem.com or use the contact form.
Product Documentation and Supply Enquiries
Batch COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS, samples, packaging options and commercial quotations are available on request. Contact info@greenagrochem.com or use the contact form.