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Potassium Benzoate|582-25-2

Potassium Benzoate|582-25-2


  • Type: Preservatives
  • EINECS No.:: 209-481-3
  • CAS No.:: 582-25-2
  • Qty in 20' FCL: 18MT
  • Min. Order: 500KG
  • Packaging: 50KG/BAGS
  • Product Detail

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    Products Description

    Potassium benzoate (E212), the potassium salt of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. It works best in low-pH products, below 4.5, where it exists as benzoic acid.Acidic foods and beverages such as fruit juice (citric acid), sparkling drinks (carbonic acid), soft drinks (phosphoric acid), and pickles (vinegar) may be preserved with potassium benzoate. It is approved for use in most countries including Canada, the U.S., and the EU, where it is designated by the E number E212. In the EU, it is not recommended for consumption by children.

    Specification

    ITEM STANDARD
    ACIDITY & ALKALINITY =<0.2 ML
    CONTENT >=99.0% MIN
    MOISTURE =<1.5%MAX
    WATER SOLUTION TEST CLEAR
    HEAVY METALS(AS PB): =<0.001% MAX
    ARSENIC =<0.0002% MAX
    COLOUR OF SOLUTION Y6
    TOTAL CHLORIDE =<0.03%

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