Product Name: Sodium Propionate
CAS: 137-40-6
Packing: 25kg/bag
MF: C3H6O2.Na
MW: 96.06
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Specifications |
Check conclusion |
| Content |
≥99.0% |
99.47% |
| Loss on drying |
≤1% |
0.87% |
| PH(1% Solution ) |
7.0-9.0 |
7.5 |
| Heavy metals as pb |
≤10ppm |
4ppm |
| As |
≤3ppm |
1ppm |
| Iron |
≤30ppm |
10ppm |
| Not soluble |
≤0.01% |
0.008% |
Primary uses: Antifungal agent, antiseptic agent (topical), disinfectant, food additive, ophthalmic agent.
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 (where it is listed by its INS number 281). Chemically synthesized sodium propionate is most commonly used as a preservative in the food industry. It prevents the growth of mold and some bacteria, thereby prolonging the shelf life of packaged baked goods. According to the Code of Federal Regulations, sodium propionate is generally recognized as safe when used as a food additive. It is also used to prevent mold growth in packaged and processed cheese products. In addition, ammonium propionate is used as an additive in animal feed to prevent overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the stomachs of livestock.
- It can be used as preservatives; used for anti-mould for cakes, waxberry and other mildew
- It can be used as germicide and antiseptic.
- Sodium propionate wet acid preservative has its antibacterial effect be affected by the environmental PH. The minimum inhibitory concentration was 0.01% at pH 5.0 and 0.5% at pH 6.5. In acidic medium, it has a strong inhibitory effect against various types of mold, aerobic bacillus or Gram-negative bacteria. It has special effect in prevention the production of aflatoxin while having no effect on the yeast. In addition, it is also used as a food preservative.
- In the leather, it can be used as masking agent in order to improve the alkali resistance of leather and tanning uniformity.
- In the food industry, it can be used for pastry preservation with the usage amount of 2.5g/kg (based on propionic acid, the same as below); in 3% to 5% aqueous solution, the amount for soaking waxberry is 50g/kg. It can also be used as feed antiseptic.
Germicide, antiseptic. Used for determination of transaminase; The general dosage is 0.1-0.3%.
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A1 Yes, we can supply the free sample, but the shipping cost be paid by our customers.
Q2 How to start orders or make payments
A2 Proforma invoice will be sent first after confirmation of order, enclosed our bank information. Payment by T/T
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A3 You can get free samples for some products,you only need to pay the shipping cost or arrange a courier to us and take the samples. You can send us your product specifications and requests, we will manufacture the products according to your requests.
Q4 What's your MOQ
A4 Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is 100% paid.
Q5 How about delivery leadtime
A5 Delivery lead time: About 3-5 days after payment confirmed. (Chinese holiday not included)
Q6 Is there a discount
A6 Different quantity has different discount.
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A7 First of all, our quality control will reduce the quality problem to near zero. If there is a real quality problem caused by us, we will send you free goods for replacement or refund your loss.
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