Propanoic Acid
Functional Use in Foods: Preservative; Mold Inhibitor
Chemical Formula |
C3H6O2 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 74.08 |
CAS # |
79-09-4 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
3 |
Fire Hazard |
2 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (CH3CH2COOH; Anhydrous Basis) | 99.5-100.5% |
Distillation Range | 138.5°-142.5°C |
Specific Gravity @ 20°/20°C | 0.993-0.997 |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Aldehydes (as Propionaldehyde) | To pass test |
(limit about 0.05%) | |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Nonvolatile Resid |
Shipping Information |
Propionic acid, 8, UN1848, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
UPS limit |
70 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.