Preservatives Food Grade Sodium Propionate

• Composition: Propionic Acid
• Type: Pastries Preservative
• Effect: Antiseptic
• Model NO.: Food Grade
• Resource: Inorganic Chemical Preservatives
• CAS Number: 137-40-6
• Unii: Dk6y9p42in
• Appearance: Transparent Crystals
• Transport Package: 25kg/Bag
• Specification: Molecular formula: C3H5NaO2
• Trademark: Hugestone
• Origin: Shandong
• HS Code: 29155090
• Production Capacity: 600mt

Product Description

Sodium propanoate or sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO).


Quality standard:
HG2922-1999, FCC-V

    Application:
Food preservative, moldy inhibitors.

    Packing:
The net weight of each box is 10kg, the amount of each box is 20 bags and the weight of each bag is 500g. Or the amount of each box is 10 bags and the weight of each bag is 1000g. Or it is packed with polyethylene bag as liner and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.

    Storage and transport:
Kept in tightly closed containers, it should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from moisture and hot. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damaging to bags.

Reactions
It is produced by the reaction of propionic acid and sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.

Uses
It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe; it is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand .
 

Item	Specification
Synonym	Sodium propanoate
Molecular Formula	C3H5NaO2
Molecular Weight	96.06
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Assay( as CH3CH2 COONa dried ) %	=<99.0
pH (10 %; H2O; 20°C)	8.0~10.5
Loss on drying	=<0.0003%
Alkalinity(as Na2CO3)	pass test
Heavy metal
Lead	=<0.001%
As( as As2O3)	=<0.0003%
Fe	=<0.0025%