Sodium propionate
CAS#: 137-40-6

Molecular formula  C3H5NaO2
Molecular weight  96.06
Propertie  white crystal, granule or crystalline powder, odorless or slight odor of propionic acid
Uses: Preservative, anti-fungus agent of food and feed.
Dosage: 1, GB2760-96(g/kg): Cake 2.5.
2, FAO/WHO(1984): Cheese 3000mg/kg.
Limit: Preservative. ADI is limitless
Packing: Double-layer PE film food bag, net wt 25kg
 
Quality standard: FAO/WHO 1995/FCCIV/281

Index name HG2922-1999 FAO/WHO 1995 FCCIV E281
Assay(dry) %¡Ü 99.0~100.5 99.0 99.0~100.5 99.0
Water insoluble matter %¡Ü 0.1
PH 10% 7.5~10.5 8.0~10.5
Alkalinity(Na2CO3) %¡Ü passed passed
Loss on heat %¡Ü 1.0 5.0
Heavy metals (as Pb) %¡Ü 0.001 10mg/kg 0.001 0.001
Fe %¡Ü 0.003 50mg/kg 0.003 0.003
As( as As2O3) %¡Ü 0.0003 3mg/kg 0.0003
Moisture(KF) %¡Ü 1.0 1.0

Calcium propionate powder / granual: USP/FCCIV GRADE
White crystalline grain or powder, with little propionic acid smell, stable to heat and light, easily soluble in water.
Used in preservative for bread, cakes and cheese.
Mildew inhibitor in feedstuffs and additive for mineral substance.
Maximum use level (Japan standard): 3.15g/kg.