Sodium Propionate — the sodium form of propionate, used where calcium would disturb a formulation. Supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
137-40-6
Formula
C3H5NaO2
Grade
Food / feed grade, 99% min
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
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Sodium Propionate is the sodium form of propionate, used where calcium would disturb a formulation. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our preservatives range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as white crystalline granules or powder, in food / feed grade, 99% min, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 137-40-6 and the molecular formula is C3H5NaO2.
Applications of Sodium Propionate
Across the region we supply Sodium Propionate into:
Mould inhibition in bread and bakery where calcium is undesirable
Cake, muffin and chemically leavened products
Cheese and dairy surface protection
Feed and silage preservation
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions — hygroscopic. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
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Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Sodium Propionate
CAS No.
137-40-6
Formula
C3H5NaO2
Appearance
White crystalline granules or powder
Grade
Food / feed grade, 99% min
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay (dry basis)
99.0–100.5%
Loss on drying
1.0% max
pH (10% solution)
7.8–9.2
Typical dosage
0.1–0.3%
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions — hygroscopic
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Mould inhibition in bread and bakery where calcium is undesirable
Cake, muffin and chemically leavened products
Cheese and dairy surface protection
Feed and silage preservation
What packing is Sodium Propionate supplied in?
Sodium Propionate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Sodium Propionate do you stock?
We supply food / feed grade, 99% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Sodium Propionate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
