Description

Calcium Benzoate CAS NO 2090-05-3 is the calcium salt of benzoic acid, widely recognized as a highly effective and versatile preservative. Its primary value lies in inhibiting the growth of mold, yeast, and certain bacteria, thereby extending the shelf life of a wide range of products. This makes it an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, cost-effective preservation solutions.

Application

• Food & Beverage Preservation: Used as an antimicrobial agent in acidic food products like fruit juices, carbonated drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and sauces.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Acts as a preservative in liquid medicines, syrups, and topical preparations to prevent microbial contamination.
• Animal Feed Additive: Employed to prevent fungal growth and spoilage in feed, ensuring nutritional quality and safety.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into creams, lotions, and other water-based products to maintain stability and prevent spoilage.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor in coolants and antifreeze formulations.
• Adhesive & Sealant Preservation: Helps prevent microbial degradation in water-based adhesives and sealants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Benzoate
CAS No.	2090-05-3
Molecular Formula	Ca(C7H5O2)2
Molecular Weight	282.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, calcium salt; Calcium dibenzoate; E213 (Food additive code); Benzoate of lime; Calcium benzenecarboxylate; Calben; NSC 4554
EINECS	218-235-4

Quality Control

Our Calcium Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades compliant with major international standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) specifications. Comprehensive quality testing is performed, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee purity and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 8.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Fluoride	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.