Calcium Propionate (CAS 4075-81-4), as a feed and food additives, exists
in white powder. Calcium propanoate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to: bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products. In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement. It is soluble in water (260 mg/ml at 20° C), methanol (slightly), and ethanol (slightly), insoluble in acetone, and benzene.
Specification
Assay, %
99.50-100.50
Water,%
≤5
PH
7-10
Heavy metals, mg/kg
≤10
Fluoride, %
≤0.003
Insoluble in water, %
≤0.2
Magnesium, %
≤0.4
Application
Calcium propanoate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to: bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products. In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement.
[1] As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods,
processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
[2] In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement
[3] Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates,propionates do not require an acidic environment.
[4] Food grade Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%
[5] Food grade Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.
Packing
In 25kg or 50kg bag,or 25kg,50kg drum, or in 1000kg contain bag or upon clients' request.
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from heat ,open flames, organic chemicals and light.
Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information on handling and disposal.
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