(Food Preservative / Antimicrobial Preservative)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Potassium Benzoate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. It is widely used in the food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of high-quality Potassium Benzoate, meeting the highest standards for performance and consistency.
Applications: MOLBENZ® K is widely used as a food-grade antimicrobial preservative in beverages, fruit preparations, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, jellies, pickled products, confectionery and other suitable acidic food formulations. It helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms and protects products from microbial deterioration, thereby supporting product stability, quality and shelf life.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 582-25-2 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C7H5KO2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 160.22 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as a white granules, crystalline powder, or flakes. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. (B) Imparts a violet color to a nonluminous flame. (C) The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution corresponds to that of the standard solution, as obtained in the assay. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is one gram dissolves in 2 mL of water, in 75 mL of alcohol, and in 50 mL of 90% alcohol. |
| 4 | Alkalinity | Not more than 0.06%. |
| 5 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| 6 | Water | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 7 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of C7H5KO2, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
MOLBENZ® K 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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