Zinc Benzoate

Zinc Benzoate

Zinc Dibenzoate

Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₄Zn

Molecular Weight: 307.64

CAS: 553-72-0

EINECS: 209-047-3

Appearance: White powder, odorless and tasteless.

Properties: Odorless or has a slight odor of benzoic acid, Relatively stable under light conditions, It can be dissolved in water.

Application: Used as preservatives in food, and can supplement the human body's need of zinc, amount refer to sodium benzoate, and its effect is better than that of sodium benzoate.

Specification: 

Content (dry basis): 99.0-100.5%

1:10 water solution chroma (platinum-cobalt scale) Hazen : 20 max

Solution clarity test: Passed test

Easy oxide test: Passed test

PH(as NaOH): Passed test

Heavy metals (as Pb): 0.00001% max

Arsenic (as As): 2mg/kg max

Sulfate as(SO4): 0.001% max

Chloride (as Cl): 0.0003% max

Phthalic acid: Passed test

Loss on drying: 1.5% max

Packing: 25kg cardboard pail