Product overview
Calcium Propionate is the calcium salt of propionic acid supplied here as Food Grade for bakery and suitable food-preservation applications. Final use must match the product specification and destination-market requirements.
Function & Usage
- Protect Feed & Support Shelf Life
Supports feed stability by controlling oxidation or microbial deterioration where the selected grade and local regulations permit. Typical uses: Feed mold inhibition and preservation, Compound feed and premix shelf-life support, Bakery and food preservation subject to food grade.
- Supply Minerals & Trace Elements
Provides a selected macro- or trace-mineral source for feed and premix fortification, subject to elemental assay, bioavailability and local authorization. Typical uses: Feed mold inhibition and preservation, Compound feed and premix shelf-life support, Bakery and food preservation subject to food grade.
Specification
Food Grade
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or flakes | Conforms |
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 99.20% |
| Water-insoluble matter | ≤ 0.30% | Conforms |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 9.5% | 7.20% |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg | Conforms |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg | Conforms |
| Fluoride | ≤ 30 mg/kg | Conforms |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 50 mg/kg | Conforms |
| Free acid or alkali test | Passes test | Passes test |
Feed Grade
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White Powder or Flake | Conforms |
| Assay | ≥98% | 99.20% |
| Water Insoluble | ≤0.30% | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤9.5% | 7.20% |
| Arsenic | ≤3mg/kg | Conforms |
| Heavy Metal(As Pb) | ≤10mg/kg | Conforms |
| Fluoride | ≤30mg/kg | Conforms |
| Fe | ≤50mg/kg | Conforms |
| Free Acid or Alkali Test | Pass the test | Pass the test |
Product information
- Primary category:
- Animal Nutrition, Food & Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Food Preservatives & Mold Inhibitors
- CAS No.:
- 4075-81-4
- Form:
- White powder / Flakes
- Content / Grade:
- Food Grade
- Applications:
- Feed mold inhibition and preservation, Compound feed and premix shelf-life support, Bakery and food preservation subject to food grade, Calcium source in animal nutrition, Feed mold inhibition and preservation subject to approved grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical commercial grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods. Dust may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract; confirm the current grade-specific SDS before handling or shipment.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, contamination and incompatible strong acids.