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Product Overview
Calcium Propionate (CAS 4075-81-4) is a common organic calcium salt. It appears as white crystalline powder or granular solid, nearly odorless. With excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties, good water solubility and stable chemical performance, it is widely used in food preservation, feed additives, pharmaceutical industry and daily chemicals. Produced via advanced synthesis, filtration and drying processes, the product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0%, complies with food grade, feed grade and industrial grade standards.
- Broad Antimicrobial Effect: Effectively inhibits mold, yeast and some harmful bacteria.
- Good Solubility: Dissolves easily in water for various formulation applications.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Odor: Nearly odorless
- Molecular Formula: C6H10CaO4
- Molecular Weight: 186.22
- Melting Point: Decomposes above 300 °C
- Solubility: Soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in ether
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and sealed storage conditions.
- Chemical Reactivity: Reacts with strong acid to release propionic acid.
- Acid-Base Character: Aqueous solution presents weak alkalinity.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidants.
Applications
- Food Industry: Widely used preservative and mold inhibitor for bread, cakes, pastries and other baked foods.
- Feed Industry: Antifungal additive for livestock and poultry feed to prevent feed mildew.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as pharmaceutical excipient and antibacterial auxiliary material.
- Daily Chemicals: Preservative in cosmetics and personal care products.
- Agriculture: Auxiliary agent for crop protection and plant growth regulation.
Usage Restriction: For food processing, feed production, pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and overdosage application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store separately from strong acids and oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with strong acids, toxic substances and edible raw materials.
Operation Notes
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 223-795-8
HS Code: 29155000
Complies with international food safety and chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified food factories, feed enterprises, pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Calcium Propionate |
| CAS NO. | 4075-81-4 |
| IUPAC Name | Calcium dipropanoate |
| Synonyms | Calcium propanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10CaO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.22 |
| EINECS Number | 223-795-8 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤0.5% |
| Melting Point | Decomposes above 300 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol |
| HS Code | 29155000 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry environment |
| Packing Specification | 25kg/plastic-lined woven bag, 25kg/fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Feed Grade / Industrial Grade |
| Application Scope | Food preservative, feed antifungal agent, pharmaceutical excipient |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
