Preservative
Calcium Propionate

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in feed. It could inhibit feed mildew , prolong shelf life. It could also improve animals’ appetite together with other inorganic salt,
It is used, to prevent milk fever and increase milk production in cows and as a feed supplement propionate prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
BASIC PROPERTIES
Synonyms |
Calcium Propionate |
Formula |
Ca(CH3CH2COO)2 |
CAS No. |
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Molecular weight |
186.22 |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Odor |
Odorless |
GUARANTEED CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
Calcium Propionate |
≥99.0% |
Loss on Drying |
≤ 5.0% |
Acidity |
≤ 0.30% |
Alkalinity |
≤ 0.15% |
Arsenic (As) |
≤ 0.0002% |
Heavy Metal(as Pb) |
≤ 0.002% |
Fluorides |
≤ 0.003% |
Insoluble substance |
≤0.15% |
RECOMMENDATIONS:
In accordance with your nutritional standards for each animal species.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
24 months from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
PACKAGING:
25 kg per bag woven bag or kraft paper bag,with inner PE bag.