CALCIUM PROPIONATE
Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997), published in FNP 52 Add 5 (1997) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published in
FNP 52 Addendum 3 (1995). These specifications were reviewed and maintained at the 51st JECFA (1998) and republished in FNP 52 Add 6
(1998). ADI "not limited"established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS Calcium propanoate, INS No. 282
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium propionate
C.A.S. number 4075-81-4
Chemical formula C6H10CaO4
Formula weight 186.22
Assay Not less than 98.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystals, powder or granules with not more than a faint odour of propionic acid
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative, antimould and antirope agent
