What is Choline Chloride?
Choline Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt and an essential nutrient widely used as a feed additive in poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture industries. It plays a vital role in fat metabolism, liver function, and nervous system development in animals.
Main Production Methods of Choline Chloride
Ethylene Oxide Process (Mainstream Industrial Method)
This is the most widely used and efficient production method.
Raw materials: Trimethylamine, Ethylene Oxide, and Hydrochloric Acid
Step 1: Trimethylamine reacts with ethylene oxide to produce hydroxyethyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide (choline base).
Step 2: This base is neutralized with hydrochloric acid to form choline chloride.
Step 3: The resulting solution is dried and mixed with carriers (such as corn cob powder or silica) to produce powder products with 60% or 70% choline chloride content.
Advantages:
High purity
Environmentally friendly
Suitable for large-scale production
Chloroethanol Process (Less Common Today)
In this method, mono-chloroethanol reacts with trimethylamine to form choline chloride directly.
This method is less favored due to higher toxicity and environmental risks.
Final Product Forms
Liquid (75%): Clear, aqueous solution suitable for bulk feed premixes
Powder (60%): Mixed with corn cob powder, widely used in animal feed
Powder (70%): Higher concentration using silica or other carriers, suitable for precision formulas
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Packaging and Storage
25kg kraft paper bags with PE liner or jumbo bags
Store in a dry, ventilated place, away from moisture
Shelf life: 2 years