[Chemical Name] Calcium Propionate

[Molecular Formula] C6H10O4Ca

[Molecuar weight] 186.22

[CAS No.]:  4075-81-4
[Description]:
Calcium Propionate is a white powder or crystal, is odorless, or slightly smells propionic acid, and stable to heat and light. It is highly hydroscopic, soluble inwater (50g/100ml) and insoluble in ethanol and ether. Under the acidic condition, it generates free propionic cid which has antibiotic effect.
[Uses]:
[1]  As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
[2]  In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement
[3]  Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
[4]  Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%
[5]  Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.

[Packing] it is packed with polyethylene bag as liner and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer.The net weight of each bag is 25kg.

[Storage and transport] Kept in tightly-closed containers,it should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse,kept away from moisture and hot