CAS 7783-28-0
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0
CAS 7783-28-0(NH4)2HPO4132.06 g/mol
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18:46:0 is a high-quality diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer designed to boost early plant growth. With a nutrient ratio of 18% nitrogen and 46% phosphate, it's perfect for improving root development in cereals, vegetables, and other crops. Ideal for use as a basal fertilizer, Thabiti DAP is widely utilized across East Africa for its effectiveness and affordability, especially among smallholder farmers.
Main applicationUse as a basal fertilizer for cereals like wheat and barley
Also known as
- Diammonium Phosphate
- DAP
- (NH4)2HPO4
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 10 kg
- 20 kg
- 25 kg
- and 50 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7783-28-0
- Chemical formula
- (NH4)2HPO4
- Molecular weight
- 132.06 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Purity
- ≥98%
- Appearance
- White granular crystal
- Density
- ~1000 kg/m³
- Assay
- ~98.3 %
- Insolubles
- <0.025 %
- Moisture
- ≤2.5 %
- Granule Size
- 2-4 mm
Thabiti DAP 18:46:0, produced by Elgon Kenya, is a granular, water-soluble diammonium phosphate fertilizer. With a molecular formula of (NH4)2HPO4 and a molecular weight of 132.06 g/mol, this fertilizer supports plant growth by providing essential nitrogen and phosphorus. The typical purity is ≥98%, ensuring high effectiveness in nutrient delivery. Its white, granular appearance makes it easy to handle and apply, while its controlled granule size (2-4 mm) and low moisture content (≤2.5%) meet specific regional standards. The product dissolves quickly to release nutrients, promoting robust seedling growth and enhancing stress tolerance.
Delivery
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Use as a basal fertilizer for cereals like wheat and barley
- Apply to vegetables for improved root development
- Enhance sugarcane growth and yield
- Support general horticultural planting schemes
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Promotes fast germination and healthy root growth
- Ensures early vigor and nutrient distribution
- Supports strong seedling establishment and stress resistance
- Affordable packaging options for smallholder farmers
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0?
The CAS registry number for Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is 7783-28-0. Its chemical formula is (NH4)2HPO4, with a molecular weight of 132.06 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0?
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is also referred to as Diammonium Phosphate, DAP and (NH4)2HPO4. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is supplied?
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What is the purity of Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is ≥98%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 look like?
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is described as white granular crystal. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 used for?
Common applications include use as a basal fertilizer for cereals like wheat and barley, apply to vegetables for improved root development, enhance sugarcane growth and yield and support general horticultural planting schemes. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0?
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals sector. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 available in?
Available in 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0?
Elgon Kenya Thabiti DAP 18-46-0 is recorded against the EC number 231-987-8 and the HS customs code 3105.30.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Diammonium hydrogen phosphate | (NH4)2HPO4 | CID 24540 - PubChempubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2.Productstekkim.com.tr
- 3.Microsoft Word - DAP TG_March_2015_01.docpp-web-images.s3.amazonaws.com
- 4.Product Specificationassets.thermofisher.com
- 5.Thabiti DAP Fertilizer - 50Kg | Agroduka Limitedagroduka.ke
- 6.Uranium in phosphate rocks and mineral fertilizers applied to agricultural soils in East Africa - PMCpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 7.About Uselgonkenya.co.ke
- 8.ELGON KENYA LIMITEDelgonkenya.com
- 9.Tender Detail | Virunga Foundationodoo.virunga.org
- 10.www.elgonkenya.comELGON KENYAelgonkenya.com
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