Calcium Propionate is used in multiple industries like food, veterinary, agrochemicals, cosmetics, etc. It is an organic salt that helps to preserv baked foods by stopping the growth & reproduction of microorganisms like molds, fungi, and bacteria.
Molecular Formula – C6H10O4Ca
Molecular Weight – 186.22 gm/mol
CAS No – 4075-81-4
Shelf Life – 36 months
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Storage Condition – Keep Well Closed, protected against light, dry and at room temperature
Additional Info –
| Sl. No. | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
| 1. | Description | White free flowing powder, hygroscopic. |
| 2. | Solubility | Soluble in water with faint opalescence. |
| 3. | Identification | Positive for Calcium. |
| 4. | Loss on Drying (at 105°C till constant weight) | NMT 5.0% w/w |
| 5. | pH (of a 10% w/v suspension) | 6.00 – 9.00 |
| 6. | Arsenic | NMT 3.0 ppm |
| 7. | Heavy Metals (as Lead) | NMT 10.0 ppm |
| 8. | Assay (as Calcium) (On Dried Basis) | 20.4% w/w – 22.6% w/w |
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Veterinary | It is used as supplement which are mainly for veterinary purposes. |