(Food Preservative / Antimicrobial Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Methyl Paraben, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. It is widely used in animal feed industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Methyl Paraben, adhering to stringent industry standards and best practices.
Applications: MOLBENZ® MHB is used in animal feed as a preservative to help control mold, yeast and certain bacterial growth. It helps extend the shelf life of feed, premixes and liquid supplements while maintaining product quality and freshness during storage. It is incorporated into feed formulations, including compound feeds, concentrates, mineral and vitamin premixes and liquid feed supplements, to support microbial stability and reduce spoilage during storage and handling.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 99-76-3 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 152.15 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as small, colorless crystals or as a white, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) |
(A) Specified test. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is one-gram dissolves in about 400 mL of water at 25°, in about 50 mL of water at 80°, in about 2.5 mL of alcohol, in about 7 mL of ether and in about 4 mL of propylene glycol. It is slightly soluble in glycerin and in fixed oils. |
| 4 | Melting Point | Between 125° and 128°. |
| 5 | Acidity | Specified Test. |
| 6 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 8 | Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.05%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of C8H8O3 calculated on the dried basis. |
MOLBENZ® MHB is packed in HDPE Bag or HDPE Drum Packing with double PE Liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in well-closed containers.
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