Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Propionic Acid, Food Grade
Applications
Food preservatives
Product Description
Eastman™ Propionic Acid is a colorless, oily liquid that is miscible in water. It may be used to produce numerous esters, salts, and other derivatives for use in the food, and flavor industries. Propionic acid produced and handled as a food ingredient is available for use in applications where a food-grade product is required. Food-grade propionic acid meets the specifications set forth in the Food and Chemicals Codex (FCC). It may be used as an antimicrobial or flavoring agent and complies with 21 CFR 184.1081. Food grade propionic acid is also available as a kosher product, produced under rabbinical supervision in full accordance with Jewish dietary law.
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 wt % min.
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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