Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- CAS No.
- 137-40-6
- Ingredients
- Sodium Propionate
- Food Additive Number
- E 281, INS 281
- EC No.
- 205-290-4
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Use Level
- 0.5-1.5 kg per 1000 kg feed
- Applications
Calprona SP can be applied directly to the animal feed in the dry form or it can be dissolved in water before application. Calprona SP is very pure and dissolves easily without any insolubles.
- Dosage
The recommended dosage for Calprona SP is 0.5-1.5 kg per 1000 kg feed depending on the application and local legislation.
Properties
- Appearance
- White to off-white granules or powder
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic content | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Fluoride Content | max. 40 | — | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Iron Content | max. 50 | — | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | — | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — | — |
| Assay Content (Sodium Propionate Dried Basis) | min. 98.5 | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | 96.06 | — | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 8.0-11.0 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.0 | — | — |
| Water Solubility at 20°C | 99.0 | — | — |
| Water Solubility at 80°C | 127.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Legislation
Sodium propionate is listed in the European Union Register of Feed Additives as E281 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
Calprona SP is GMP+ FSA assured.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Calprona SP powder and Calprona SP agglomerate are available in 20kg resp. 25kg small bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Calprona SP is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packaging, dry and at ambient temperature.