MetaSmart Technical Information Sheet - Adisseo.biz

MetaSmart ®Technical Information Sheet1. DescriptionMetaSmart ® is a liquid source of bio-available methionine for dairy cows. It is the isopropyl ester of the hydroxylatedanalogue of methionine, also referred to as HMBi for short.It is a brown to colorless liquid, exclusively for use in the manufacture of dairy cattle feed products.2. CompositionHMBi (Isopropyl ester of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid):CAS number [57296-04-5]Chemical formula: CH 3 S-(CH 2 ) 2 -CH(OH)-COO-CH-(CH 3 ) 23. SpecificationsAppearanceColorHMBi monomer contentWater contentLiquidBrown to colorless95% minimum0.5% maximum4. Typical Analysis *pH (in a 1% aqueous solution) 4.5Relative density 1.07 kg at 20°C / kg water at 4°CViscosity at 20°C13.6 mPa.sSolubility 20 g /l water at 30°C* This data, which result from careful tests on representative samples, is provided for information purposesonly and does not in any way constitute a guarantee.5. Duration of Guarantee24 months from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging, stored in a cool dry place

6. Packaging200 kg (net) drums, external size (diameter x height): 59 x 89 cm1000 kg net containers (IBC)Pallets carrying 4 drums (800 kg net)Bulk (ISO container 20,000 kg)7. UtilizationExclusively for animal nutrition, for incorporation into dairy cattle feedAuthorized for use in the US by letter of non objection obtained from FDA dated February 27, 2004.Authorized for use in Canada by CFIA Registration Certificate No. 580462 dated February 20, 20068. Method of AnalysisInternal method, reference number Z 047Dosage by HPLC/UV using an external calibration.9. Safety InformationReference: Material safety data sheet for MetaSmart ®10. Nutritional SpecificationsMetaSmart ® Liquid provides 370 g/kg of metabolizable methionine and 370 g/kg of rumen available HMB.Suggested input values for CPM Dairy and NRC 2001 are as follows:NRC 2001CPM DairyDry Matter 95 Dry Matter 95Crude Protein 88 Crude Protein 78A 50 Soluble Protein 100B 0 Methionine, % of RUP 100C 50 Rates:Methionine, % of CP 100 Protein A 10,000RUP digestibility 100 Protein B1, B2, B3 (% / hour) 0Digestibility of A, B1, B2, B3 % 5011. Incorporation in Liquid FeedsTo avoid damaging MetaSmart ® when used in liquid feeds, the pH range of the liquid feed should be between 4.0and 7.5.Rev. Mar 28, 2007For more information, visit our website www.adisseo.comOne Point Royal | 4400 North Point Pkwy. / Suite 275 | Alpharetta, GA 30022US - Tel: 678.339.1500 or 800.727.1019 | Fax: 678.339.1600Canada - Tel: 905.659.9555 or 800.387.2123 | Fax: 888.821.7726