Propionic Acid, FCC
Propanoic Acid
Functional Use in Foods: Preservative; Mold Inhibitor
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Chemical Formula |
C3H6O2 |
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Molecular Weight |
F.W. 74.08 |
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CAS # |
79-09-4 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
3 |
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Fire Hazard |
2 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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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 |
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Shipping Information |
Propionic acid, 8, UN1848, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
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UPS limit |
70 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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