Calcium Propionate
Powder, Granule
Molecular formula C6H10CaO4•0~1H2O
Molecular weight 186.22
CAS NO 4075-81-4
Description
Calcium Propionate, A white powder or crystal, is odorless, or slightly smells propionic
acid, and stable to heat and light. It is highly hydroscopic, soluble inwater (50g/100ml) and insoluble in ethanol and ether. Under the acidic condition, it generates free propionic cid which has antibiotic effect.
Applications
Calcium Propionate can inhibit growth of some individual molds and bacteria and is widely used in grain products such as bread to inhibit molds and prolong product shelf life. In addition, it is used to prevent other products from deterioration resulted from microorganisms. Compared with other bacteria killers, it is non-toxic and lowin cost, and thus is widely used in wines, cakes, fruit jam, bean products, chocolate, cheese and western style meal. It is never harmful to health and has a remarkable effect in anti-mold.
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Parameter |
HG2921-1996 |
FCC,1996 |
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Assay , % |
≥99.0 |
99.0-100.5 |
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Insoluble ,% |
≤0.3 |
≤0.2 |
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Loss on drying（120℃，2h）, % |
≤9.5 |
≤5.0 |
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Free acid and basicity,% |
Passes test |
Passes test |
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Fluoride (as F), % |
≤0.003 |
≤0.003 |
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Arsenic (as As), % |
≤0.0004 |
<0.0004 |
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Magnesium(as MgO), % |
---- |
Passes test |
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Lead(as Pb), % |
---- |
0.0002 |
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Heavy metals (as Pb), % |
≤0.001 |
---- |
Packing
25kg/bag or use cardboard barrel, Use food grade polyethylene plastic barrel inside.
