Calcium propionate
CAS No: 4075-81-4
Molecular formula: C6H10CaO4.0-1H2O
Molecular weight: 186.22
Appearance: White cystalline granule or power, odorless or slight odor of Propionic acid.
Standard: HG ,FCCIV, Food grade, feed grade
Application: preservative, mode and rope inhibitors.
Uses: Preservative, anti-fungus agent of food and Feed.
Dosage: Bread and pastry 0.25%-0.5%;Chocolate products 0.2%-0.4%;Jelly, candied fruit & jam 1%; candy, cheese 0.1-0.3%; soy sauce 0.1-0.25%.
Specification:
Content 99% Min
pH value of aqueous solution 7-9
Water insoluble matter 0.15% Max.
Moisture 9.5% Max.
Free acid (as CH3CH2COOH) 0.11% Max.
Free alkali (as NaOH) 0.06% Max.
Fluoride (F) 0.003% Max.
Magnesium (as MgO) 0.4% Max.
Arsenic (as As2o3) 0.0002% Max.
Heavy metal (as Pb) 0.001% Max.