(Preservative / Antimicrobial Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Calcium Benzoate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the food industry.
Our advance technology ensures the production of Calcium Benzoate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the food industry.
Application: MOLBENZ® CAL is primarily used in food formulations as an antimicrobial preservative to inhibit the growth of yeasts, molds and certain bacteria, thereby extending product shelf life. It is most effective in acidic foods and beverages, where it helps maintain freshness and microbiological stability. MOLBENZ® CAL widely used in fruit juices, soft drinks, jams, jellies, sauces, pickles and other processed foods.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 2090-05-3 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₁₀CaO₄ |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 282.31 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or colorless crystals, or as a white powder. |
| 2 | Solubility | It is sparingly soluble in water. |
| 3 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) The retention time of the major peak (excluding the solvent peak) in the chromatogram of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution in the Assay. (B) Infrared Absorption. (C) It gives the positive test of calcium. |
| 4 | Fluoride | Not more than 10 mg/kg. |
| 5 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| 6 | Chlorinated Compounds | Not more than 0.07% as Cl2. |
| 7 | Loss On Drying | Not more than 17.5%. |
| 8 | Readily Oxidizable Substances | The volume of 0.1 N potassium permanganate consumed in the titration does not exceed 0.5 mL. |
| 9 | Water-Insoluble Matter | Not more than 0.3%. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% calculated on the dried basis. |
MOLBENZ® CAL is packed in HDPE Bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside, and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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