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Overview
Quick Details
| CAS No.: | 532-32-1 | Other Names: | Sodium benzoate |
| MF: | C7H5NaO2 | EINECS No.: | 208-534-8 |
| Place of Origin: | China | Type: | Food grade |
| Efficacy: | Preservative | Brand Name: | polifar |
| Model Number: | Food Preservation | Appearance: | Free flowing white powder |
| Shelf Life: | 2 years | MOQ: | 1kg |
| Sample: | Free, ≤200g | Certification: | FDA,ISO9001,KOSHER,HALAL |
Supply Ability
Dongda, Wuhanorganic, Black Horse, Tongtai
| Supply Ability | 370,000 kg per month |
Packaging & Delivery
| Product Packaging: | Usually 25kg/bag |
| Product Storage: | Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances. |
| Loading: | 16MT/20FCL'; 14MT/20FCL' with pallets |
| Delivery: | About 2 - 3 week |
Product Properties
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food processing and preservation. Benzoic acid can play a role in free state in food, so it has a better effect in strong acid food. Benzoic acid is generally used in carbonated drinks, soy sauce, sauces, preserves and fruit and vegetable drinks, etc. Benzoic acid can be used together with p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters in soy sauce and beverage to enhance the effect. Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate are often used to preserve highly acidic fruits, jams, beverage syrups and other acidic food, can be used with low temperature sterilization, play a synergistic role.
Sodium benzoate is mostly white particles, no odor or faint benzoin smell, slightly sweet taste; Soluble in water (room temperature) about 53.0g/100ml, pH is about 8; Sodium benzoate is also an acid preservative.
1. Mainly used as food preservative, but also used in the production of drugs, dyes, etc
2. Used in the pharmaceutical industry and plant genetic research, also used as dye intermediates, fungicides and preservatives
3. Preservative; Antimicrobial agents.
4. Sodium benzoate is also an important acid food preservative. When used, it is converted to the effective form of benzoic acid. See benzoic acid for scope and usage. In addition, it can also be used as a feed preservative.
5. The product is used as food additive (preservative), bactericide in the pharmaceutical industry, mordant in the dyestuff industry, plasticizer in the plastic industry, and also used as intermediate in organic synthesis of spices.
Specification
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | Free flowing white powder |
| Assay | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 2.0 % |
| Chlorides | ≤ 0.02% |
| Phthalic acid | ≤ 150 mg/kg |
| Heavy metals(as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Mercury(as Hg) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
FAQ
Q1: What is the role of sodium benzoate in food?
A1: As a preservative, sodium benzoate plays a role in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, molds and yeasts in food and beverages, and extending the shelf life of food.
Q2: What foods can sodium formate be used in?
A2: Sodium benzoate can be used in a variety of foods and beverages, including jams, drinks, juices, canned foods, candies, and condiments.
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