Sodium Propionate
- CAS Number
- 137-40-6
- HSN Code
- 29155000
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5NaO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL4251
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 96.06 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium propionate is an organic sodium salt comprising equal numbers of sodium and propionate ions. It has a role as a food preservative and an antifungal drug.
Also known as Propanoic acid, sodium salt; Sodium propanoate.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4251
- CAS Number
- 137-40-6
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5NaO2
- Molecular Weight
- 96.06 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29155000
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 210 °C; Flash point: >250 °C o.c; Solubility: 1 g dissolves in about 1 ml water, in about 0.65 ml boiling water, in about 24 ml alcohol @ 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Transparent crystals, granules
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Dry. Well closed.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Propionate
- Catalogue No.
- AL4251
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 137-40-6
- EC Number
- 205-290-4
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- 607-128-00-1
- Chemical Formula
- C3H5NaO2
- HSN Code
- 29155000
- Synonyms
- Propanoic acid, sodium salt; Sodium propanoate
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Food and feed preservative
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4 *; Eye Dam. 1; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 2
- Classification source
- CLP Annex VI via PubChem CID 2723816
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Irritant, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Precautionary statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None known
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium Propionate
- CAS No.
- 137-40-6
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- May cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and collect using appropriate protective equipment. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Dry. Well closed.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Not required under normal conditions of use.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Slightly pungent
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- 7-9 (1% solution)
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- 210 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 140°C at 760 mmHg
- Flash point
- >250 °C o.c.
- Auto-ignition temperature
- No data available
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Non-flammable
- Vapour pressure
- No data available
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- No data available
- Density
- 1.1 g/cm³
- Solubility
- 1 g dissolves in about 1 ml water, in about 0.65 ml boiling water, in about 24 ml alcohol @ 25 °C
- Log Pow
- No data available
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of sodium oxide. The solution in water is a weak base.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of disodium oxide.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Mouse oral 6332 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse sc 2100 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit skin 1640 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- Not applicable
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- UN-No. (IATA)
- Not applicable
- UN-No. (ADN)
- Not applicable
- UN-No. (RID)
- Not applicable
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- Not applicable
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IATA)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (ADN)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (RID)
- Not applicable
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Sodium propionate is widely used in the food industry as a mold-inhibiting preservative, particularly in baked goods, dairy products, and processed meats. It is also employed in animal feed formulations to enhance shelf life and prevent spoilage. Additionally, sodium propionate serves as a reference compound in food and feed formulation research, aiding in the study of preservation methods and microbial growth inhibition. Its applications extend to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, where it is used as a stabilizer and preservative.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL1411B
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 96.06 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1% | 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| pH (1% solution) | 7-9 | 7.5 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Fully soluble |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. 210 °C | ≤ 1% | ≤ 0.5% | None detected | 1 g dissolves in about 1 ml water, in about 0.65 ml boiling water, in about 24 ml alcohol @ 25 °C |
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