Product Description
Sodium benzoate is a substance that primarily consists of white particles. It possesses no odor or has a faint scent similar to benzoin. Additionally, it has a slightly sweet taste. This compound easily dissolves in water at room temperature, with a solubility of approximately 53.0g per 100ml. Its pH level lies around 8. Furthermore, sodium benzoate serves as an acid preservative, effectively preserving various products.
Apart from being utilized as a food preservative, this substance is also commonly employed in the manufacturing of various items such as drugs, dyes, and many others.
In both pharmaceutical industry and plant genetic research, this substance finds valuable applications. It is also utilized as dye intermediates, fungicides, and preservatives.
3. Preservative; Antimicrobial agents.
Sodium benzoate serves as a crucial acid food preservative, undergoing conversion to benzoic acid, which is highly effective in preserving food. The scope and usage of benzoic acid are described separately. Moreover, sodium benzoate finds application as a preservative in feed as well.
This versatile product finds applications in various industries. It serves as a food additive, functioning as a preservative to extend the shelf life of food products. Additionally, it acts as a bactericide in the pharmaceutical industry, effectively destroying bacteria and preventing contamination. In the dyestuff industry, this product acts as a mordant, enhancing the color fastness of dyes. Furthermore, it is utilized as a plasticizer in the plastic industry, improving the flexibility and durability of plastic materials. Lastly, it serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis of spices, playing a crucial role in the production of aromatic compounds used in the culinary world.
Specification
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Items of inspection |
Index |
Result of inspection |
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Identification |
Passes test |
Passes test |
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Contains(anhydrous basis) ，w/% |
99.0-100.5 |
99.54 |
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Appearance of solution |
Lighter than Y6 |
Lighter than Y6 |
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Readily oxidizable substances |
Passes test |
Passes test |
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Acidity or alkalinity |
Passes test |
Passes test |
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Chlorinated organic compounds ，w/% ≤ |
0.06 |
<0.06 |
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Ionised chlorine/ppm ≤ |
200 |
<200 |
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Total chlorine/ppm ≤ |
300 |
<300 |
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Polycyclic acids |
Passes test |
Passes test |
|
Loss and drying，w/ % ≤ |
1.5 |
1.28 |
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Arsenic/(mg/kg) ≤ |
3 |
< 3 |
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Lead/(mg/kg) ≤ |
2 |
< 2 |
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Mercury/(mg/kg) ≤ |
1 |
< 1 |
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Alkalinity，w/ % ≤ |
0.04 |
< 0.04 |
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Heavy metals/（μg/g） ≤ |
10 |
< 10 |
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Conclusion of inspection：The sample is inspected in accordance with the relevant provisions of BP/EP/E211/FCC/USP/NF，the result is qualified . Date：2022.09.11 |
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Package and shipment
Packaging Detail:sodium benzoate in BP grade 25kg net packed in woven or kraft bag, or with 600kg bag, 16MTS/20'FC without pallets, 14MTS/20'FCL with pallets, 17MTS powder per 20' container For granular, 19-20MT PER 20' Container For powder, 17MTS per 20' container For noodle or extruded, 16MTS per 20' container
Shipping: EMS,DHL,By Sea ,etc.
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored
Packing,Storage,Handling and Transportation
The product should be stored in its original packing or in a suitable sealed container and kept in a clean and dry place.Storage conditions should preferably be a sheltered environment with limited temperature variations and low humidity levels.Touch the package with water or any other liquid directly will cause the product to cake,should not be stacked in pallets.Under normal conditions,the use of this product does not cause any undue health hazard.Precautions must be taken to prevent the product to contact with skin or eyes.
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