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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

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
FormLiquid
Color 
     Pt-Co10 max.
Specific Gravity 
     @ 20°C/20°C0.99
Boiling Point141 °C
Freezing Point-22 °C
Flash Point 
     Tag Closed Cup52 °C (126 °F)
Assay99.5 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.


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