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Sodium Propionate  

 

Description of Sodium Propionate

 

sodium propionate,  White crystalline particle or crystalline powder. Odorless or with a little propionic acid odor. Easily soluble in water, soluble in ethyl alcohol, slightly soluble in acetone, sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO). This white crystalline solid is deliquescent in moist air.

 

Uses of Sodium  Propionate :

It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe; it is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU,USA and Australia and New Zealand (where it is listed by its INS number 281).

 

Conforms to: 

Sodium Propionate meets the requirements of FCC and E281


Molecular formula: C3H5NaO2

Molecular weight: 96.06

CAS: 137-40-6

EC Number: 205-290-4

E number: E281

Molar mass:  96.060 g/mol

Appearance: Transparent crystals

Odor: faint acetic-butyric odor

Melting point:　289 °C (552 °F; 562 K)

Solubility in water：　1 g/ml

Solubility in ethanol：　41.7 g/L

Uses: Preservative, antiseptic

Packing: 25kg paper-plastic compound bag

Storage and transportation: non-dangerous article, it should be tightly sealed to protect from packing damage.

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Parameters

FCC V 

E 281

Identification test

Pass test 

Pass test

Content  %

99.0-100.5

≥99.0

PH(10%  aqueous solution)

/

7.5-10.5

Drying loss (105℃,2 hours)%

/

≤4

Water insoluble matter %

/

≤0.1

Alkalinity  %

Pass test

Pass test

Iron  %

≤0.003

≤0.005

Arsenic mg/kg

/

≤3

Lead mg/kg

≤2

≤5

Moisture %

≤1

/

Mercury mg/kg

/

≤1

Product Name: Sodium propionate Other Name: Propanoic acid,sodium salt (1:1);Propionic acid,sodium salt;Propanoic acid,sodium salt;Impedex;Mycoban;Napropion;Ocuseptine;Sodium propionate;Whit-Pro;Bioban-S;Sodium propanoate;Deketon;Propiofar;Propion;Propi-Ophtal;Propisol;Sodium ethanecarboxylate;686-67-9;8027-08-5;1159574-04-5;1159574-05-6
CAS No.: 137-40-6 Molecular Formula: C3H6O2.Na
InChIKeys: InChIKey=AIISNCGKIQZINV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 96.06
Exact Mass: 96.018723 EC Number: 205-290-4
UNII: 391O0PO49R|DK6Y9P42IN ICSC Number: 0557
DSSTox ID: DTXSID7021996 NCI Thesaurus Code: C84167
Color/Form: Transparent crystals, granules|FREE-FLOWING|Colorless, crystalline solid ATC Code: S – Sensory organs
HScode: 29159000 Categories: Preservative

PSA: 40.1 XLogP3: -0.85370
Appearance: DryPowder Melting Point: 298 °C
Boiling Point: 141.7°C at 760 mmHg Flash Point: 57.7ºC
Water Solubility: H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear Storage Conditions: Store at RT.
Vapor Pressure: 4.23mmHg at 25°C Odor: ODORLESS, OR HAS FAINT ACETIC-BUTYRIC ODOR
Taste: SLIGHT CHEESE-LIKE FLAVOR PH: 7,5-10,5 (10 % aqueous solution)
Experimental Properties: Deliquescent in moist air Physical Dangers: Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word
Hazard statement(s)

none
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none
Response

none
Storage

none
Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

NO open flames. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Dry. Well closed.