Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Propionic Acid, Feed Grade
Applications
Feed ingredients
Product Description
Eastman Propionic Acid Feed Grade is required for animal feed use, and can be used as a mold inhibitor for formula feed. Propionic acid is a generally recognized safe (GRAS) substance as a chemical preservative when used in accordance with Feed Additive regulation 21 CFR 582.3081 and good manufacturing or feeding practice.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Form
Liquid
Color
Pt-Co
10 max.
Specific Gravity
@ 20°C/20°C
0.99
Boiling Point
141 °C
Freezing Point
-22 °C
Flash Point
Tag Closed Cup
52 °C (126 °F)
Assay
99.5 wt % min.
Product Description
Recommended application:
Maximum dosage: propionic acid should not exceed 10 g/kg (for poultry) or 30 g/kg (for pigs) g/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%.
Animal species:
All animal species
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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