Product name: Calcium Propionate
English alias: Calcium propanoate; Propionic acid calcium salt
CAS: 4075-81-4
Molecular formula: C6H10CaO4
Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
Package: 25kg/bag
What is Calcium Propionate？
Calcium Propionate is a calcium salt of propionic acid widely used as a preservative in food, feed, cosmetic. It effectively inhibits the growth of mold and some bacteria, thereby extending the shelf life of products. Calcium Propionate is odorless, non-toxic, and does not affect the flavor or quality of food. It is a safe and economical solution for microbial spoilage control and is approved by food safety authorities around the world. The chemical formula is C6H10CaO4, and it appears as a white crystalline powder or granules.
COA:
检验项目 (Check Item) | 指标 (Specification) | 检验结果 (Analysis Result) |
含量 (以干基计) Content (dried substance) /% | 98.0 – 100.5 | 99.24 |
干燥失重 Loss on drying /% | ≤ 5.0 | 3.01 |
pH 10%水溶液 | 7.5 – 10.5 | 8.31 |
水不溶物 Insoluble in water /% | ≤ 0.2 | < 0.2 |
游离酸或游离碱 Free acid and alkalinity | PASS | PASS |
重金属 (Pb) Heavy metals / mg/kg | ≤ 2 | < 2 |
铁 (Fe) Iron /% | ≤ 0.005 | < 0.005 |
氟化物 (F) Fluoride /% | ≤ 0.003 | < 0.003 |
镁 (MgO) Magnesium /% | PASS (≤ 0.4%) | PASS |
Application:
1 Calcium Propionate used as a mold inhibitor and preservative in bread, pastries, cheese, and other baked goods
2 Calcium Propionate used in animal feed to prevent mildew and bacterial contamination
3 Calcium Propionate used as a preservative in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products
4 Calcium Propionate used in industrial applications where antifungal properties are required
How it works
Antimicrobial action:
Calcium propionate works by interfering with the ability of microorganisms to reproduce, preventing them from generating the energy they need to grow.
Does not require acidity:
Unlike some other preservatives, such as benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment to be effective.
Safety profile:
Calcium Propionate is a non-toxic, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance. It is rapidly absorbed and metabolized in the human body and does not accumulate. Although very safe, it may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals with long-term or excessive exposure. It is considered environmentally safe and biodegradable.
Storage requirements:
Keep the product dry
Relative humidity <50%
Protect product against influences of weather and contamination
Transport & Packaging:
Calcium Propionate for industrial and food applications is supplied in moisture-proof packaging.
It can be packaged in various forms: 25kg bags, 500kg or 1000kg jumbo bags.
