CAS 4075-81-4
Calcium Propionate in Kenya
CAS 4075-81-4C6H10CaO4186.22 g/mol
Calcium Propionate, also known as calcium propanoate, is a widely used food preservative and mold inhibitor. This compound plays a critical role in the food processing and beverage industry, effectively extending shelf life by preventing microbial growth. With a molecular weight of 186.22 g/mol and a stable powder form, Calcium Propionate offers excellent solubility in water, making it easy to incorporate into various applications. It is primarily sought after in sectors that prioritize food safety and quality control.
Main applicationFood preservation — inhibits mold growth in baked goods
Calcium Propionate is significant within the food and beverage industry as it helps maintain product safety and prolongs shelf life. Its application reduces waste and ensures that products remain fresh for consumers, which is critical in competitive markets. Its effectiveness as a preservative means it is essential for compliance with safety regulations.
Also known as
- Calcium Propionate
- Propanoic acid
- calcium salt
- Bioban-C
- Propionic acid
- calcium salt
- DTXSID1027556
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packed in 25 kg bags
- suitable for bulk orders.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 4075-81-4
- Chemical formula
- C6H10CaO4
- Molecular weight
- 186.22 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder
- Solubility
- 49 g/100 cc water @ 0 °C; 55.8 g/100 cc water @ 100 °C
- pH
- 6.0-9.0
Calcium Propionate is a calcium salt of propanoic acid with the molecular formula C6H10CaO4. It is supplied as a powder and shows good solubility in water at varying temperatures—49 g/100 cc at 0°C and 55.8 g/100 cc at 100°C. The product features a pH range of 6.0 to 9.0 when prepared as a 10% aqueous solution. When ordering, buyers should specify the desired grade and ensure that they indicate the appropriate packaging size, typically 25 kg per unit, suitable for bulk usage.
Delivery
Calcium Propionate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food preservation — inhibits mold growth in baked goods
- Animal feed — enhances the shelf life of feed products
- Pharmaceuticals — serves as a preservative in formulations
- Cosmetics — offers stability in personal care products
- Laboratory reagents — used in various chemical experiments
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Prevents mold growth, extending product shelf life
- Enhances the safety and quality of food products
- Improves the stability of pharmaceutical formulations
- Facilitates easier handling and mixing in raw materials
- Offers versatility across multiple industrial applications
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium Propionate in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Calcium Propionate in Kenya is 4075-81-4. Its chemical formula is C6H10CaO4, with a molecular weight of 186.22 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Calcium Propionate in Kenya?
Calcium Propionate in Kenya is also referred to as Calcium Propionate, Propanoic acid, calcium salt, Bioban-C, Propionic acid and calcium salt. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Calcium Propionate in Kenya is supplied?
Calcium Propionate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Calcium Propionate in Kenya look like?
Calcium Propionate in Kenya is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Calcium Propionate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include food preservation — inhibits mold growth in baked goods, animal feed — enhances the shelf life of feed products, pharmaceuticals — serves as a preservative in formulations, cosmetics — offers stability in personal care products and laboratory reagents — used in various chemical experiments. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Calcium Propionate in Kenya?
Calcium Propionate in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Calcium Propionate in Kenya available in?
Packed in 25 kg bags, suitable for bulk orders. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Calcium Propionate in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 19999pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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