Calcium Propionate CAS#4075-81-4
Powerful Antifungal & Preservative Capacity: A safe mould inhibitor with broad-spectrum antifungal effect, excellent inhibiting performance on mould, yeast and some bacteria, widely used as food preservative in bakery and grain products.
Excellent Solubility & Dispersion Property: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, easy to prepare aqueous solution and evenly dispersed in raw materials for industrial and food formulation.
Stable Solid Form for Convenient Transport: White crystalline powder or granule with uniform texture, stable under sealed dry storage, easy to weigh, transport and automatic feeding.
Calcium propionate, abbreviated as Calcium Propionate, is a high-demand food preservative raw material, low irritancy and wide coverage of food, feed and industrial application scenarios.
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes at above 400℃ |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Storage temp | Sealed dry cool warehouse, keep away from open flame and high heat |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Form | Crystal / crystalline powder / granule |
| Color | Pure white |
| Odor | Odorless or slight propionic acid odor |
| PH Value | 7.5~10.5 (10% aqueous solution) |
| Hygroscopicity | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Stability | Stable in airtight packaging; decomposes under strong acid condition |
| EINECS No. | 223-795-8 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4075-81-4 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | R36: Irritating to eyes |
| Safety Statements | S26; S39: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| HS Code | 29155090 |
Main applications: Bread, cake, pastry and other baked food anti-mildew preservative; feed mould inhibitor; tobacco, cosmetics and latex anti-fungal agent.
