Tengzhou Aolong Chemical Co., Ltd. Sodium propionate

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Sodium Propionate

Food Ingredients Functions

Preservative,

Shelf Life Enhancer

CAS No.

137-40-6

Molecular Formula

C3H5NaO2

Ingredients

Sodium Propionate

Food Additive Number

E 281, INS 281

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Antioxidants & Preservatives

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Anti-Fungal

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Dairy

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cakes,

Cheese

Uses

preservative, anti-fungus agent of food and feed .

Dosage

• GB2760-96(g/kg): cake 2.5.
• FAO/WHO(1984):cheese 3000mg/kg.

Limit

preservative. ADI is limitless

Properties

Physical Form

Crystals,

Granules,

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay(dry)	99.0~100.5	%	-
Alkalinity(Na2CO3)	passed	%	-
Loss on heat	max. 1	%	-
Heavy metals (as Pb)	max. 0.001	%	-
Iron (Fe) Content	max. 0.003	%	-
As( as As2O3)	max. 0.0003	%	-
Molecular Weight	96.06	-	-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Packaging

Double-layer PE film food bag , net wt 25kg .