Calcium Propionate

CAS No: 4075-81-4
Molecular Formula: C6H10O4Ca
Molecular Weight: 186.22
Properties: White crystal, granule or powder.

Application: As preservatives and bactericide, it can resist high temperature and don't decompose. It is widely used in food, tobacco and pharmaceutical industry and can be also used in butyl rubber to prevent aging and extend service life. Therefore, it is the ideal mildew inhibitor and preservative.

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.