Description

Calcium Propionate is a widely used organic salt, recognized globally under the CAS registry number 4075-81-4. It serves as a highly effective and safe preservative, primarily valued for its ability to inhibit mold and bacterial growth in various products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to extend shelf life while maintaining product safety and quality.

Application

• Food Preservation: A key mold inhibitor in baked goods (bread, cakes, pastries), dairy products (cheese), and processed meats.
• Animal Feed Additive: Used in poultry, cattle, and swine feed to prevent spoilage and inhibit mycotoxin-producing fungi.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions as a preservative in certain topical formulations and tablet coatings.
• Tobacco Industry: Applied to prevent microbial growth in processed tobacco products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a preservative in creams, lotions, and other water-based products.
• Industrial Applications: Used in adhesives, paints, and textiles as a biocide to prevent microbial degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Propionate
CAS No.	4075-81-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10CaO4
Molecular Weight	186.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Dipropionate; Propanoic Acid, Calcium Salt; Mycoban; Bioban-C; E 282; INS 282; Calcium Propanoate
EINECS	223-795-8

Quality Control

Our Calcium Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major international standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and Feed Grade specifications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure purity, identity, and safety. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

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 after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 100.5%
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Fluoride	≤ 0.003%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Magnesium (Mg)	≤ 0.4%

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