Propionate prevents the production of energy microorganisms they need, such as benzoic acid. However, unlike benzoic acid, propionate does not require an acidic environment.

Description

Potassium propionate is a chemical with molecular formula c3h5ko2. White or colorless crystalline block. Soluble in water. Natural products are found in fermented foods, human sweat and ruminant digests.

NO.	Item	Standard	Result
1	Appearances	White Powder	White Powder
2	Assay(as dry base ),W/%	99%-100.5%	99.6
3	PH of 10% Aqueous solution at 25°C	8-10	8.5
4	Insoluble substances， W/%	≤0.2%	0.14
5	Loss on Drying,w/%	≤5.0	4.9
6	Magnesium (as Mgo) w/%	≤0.4	PASS
7	Lead mg/kg	≤2	＜2
8	Heavy metals(as pb)(mg/kg)	≤10	＜10
9	Fluoride(as F ) w/%	≤0.003	＜0.003
CONFORM TO FCCIV STANDARD

Applications

1. In agriculture, it is mainly used as a preservative for feed additives
2. Propionate prevents the production of energy microorganisms they need, such as benzoic acid. However, unlike benzoic acid, propionate does not require an acidic environment.