Sodium Propionate
Preservative
A mold-inhibiting preservative for formulas and foods.
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition Sodium propionate
Color White
Odor Faint, propionic acid
Flavor N/A PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS · Moisture: 1.0 % max.
Purity (dry basis) 99.0 % min. pH (10 %): 8.0 – 10.5
Arsenic (as As) 3 mg/kg max.
Lead (as Pb) 2.0 mg/kg max.
Heavy metals (as Pb) 10 mg/kg max.
Particle size 10 % max. retained on 30 USBS mesh · FOREIGN MATTER: insect fragments: 50 max. per 50 g
Rodent hairs 1 max. per 50 g · MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS: N/A (see specification procedure) · STORAGE: keep in closed premises in a cool, dry environment.
Packaging Printed kraft paper sacks with an inner polyethylene bag, 25 kg net. GENERAL: it occurs naturally in certain foods such as Swiss cheese. It is easily digested and metabolized in the same way as carbohydrates. It does not inhibit yeast activity, making it ideal for fermentation processes. Very soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS · Appearance: fine powder
Estibar 4 sacks per layer, 6 layers per pallet and no more than 1 pallet per stack. SHELF LIFE: 365 days from manufacture, in a closed container under proper storage conditions. USES: as an inhibitor of mold, rope-forming bacilli in bread and other bacteria. It has little effect on yeasts.
APPLICATIONS
FoodFormulation
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT NAME: SODIUM PROPIONATE
Sodium propionate: a mold-inhibiting preservative for formulas and foods. Used in foods and formulation.
FOOD GRADE
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Use within the data sheet range and without exceeding the regulatory limit for each component.
How to use and incorporate: Add according to its maximum temperature, usually during cool-down (below 40–45 °C/104–113 °F), dissolved or premixed in the phase indicated by the data sheet. Check that the final pH of the formula is within its effective range.
Formulation tips:
- Preservation depends on the whole formula: validate the system with a microbial challenge test.
- Organic acids (benzoic, sorbic, dehydroacetic) are only effective at acidic pH (approximately ≤ 5.5). Extracts, hydrosols, proteins and starches increase the demand for preservative.
- Follow good manufacturing practices: purified water, sanitized utensils and clean packaging.
Compatibility: Check compatibility with nonionic surfactants, proteins and some polymers, which may reduce its effectiveness.
Storage: Original container tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
Precautions: Respect the maximum permitted concentration. Wear gloves and safety glasses; avoid contact with eyes and skin in concentrated form. See the Safety Data Sheet.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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