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This section provides an overview for sodium propionate as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 sodium propionate manufacturers and their company rankings.
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Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid and is primarily used in the food industry.
It is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, especially in processed foods. Propionic acid has strong anti-mold properties, and its sodium salt retains these effects. Sodium propionate is particularly effective against mold and certain bacteria, making it suitable for preserving baked goods, cheese, and other foods prone to microbial contamination. It is also used in agriculture due to its high chemical stability and low environmental impact.
In addition to food preservation, sodium propionate is used as a feed additive and in road deicing agents. As a component of deicers, it has been shown to help prevent corrosion of metal structures, such as steel reinforcements in bridges.
Sodium propionate is mainly used in food processing and animal feed. Other applications include infrastructure maintenance.
The most common application is as a preservative in food products. It is especially used in bakery items such as bread, cakes, doughnuts, and muffins to inhibit mold growth. It is also added to cheese and certain fermented dairy products to extend shelf life. This contributes to food safety and helps reduce food waste.
In animal feed, sodium propionate is used to suppress mold and microbial growth. It helps preserve feed quality, supports long-term storage, and promotes livestock health. It is particularly effective in hot and humid environments where mold formation is a concern.
Sodium chloride is a common deicing agent but is known to corrode metals and concrete. To mitigate this issue, sodium propionate is added to deicing formulations. It has been shown to reduce metal corrosion and is now used in practical applications. Additionally, it has minimal environmental impact, making it suitable for road surface treatment.
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TCI America (TCI) was founded in 1946 and is a worldwide manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals. The company produces organic laboratory chemicals as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional materials. TCI’s product segments include Chemistry, Life Science, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, and Custom & Bulk. For materials science, the company manufactures battery materials, nanocarbon materials, and magnetic materials. For life sciences, the company produces antibodies, reagents, and chemicals for cancer research. The company produces HLC, NMR, various chemicals, and resins and media for analytical chemistry.
Fengchen Group Co., LTD is based in Qingdao, China. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of speciality chemicals for several industries around the world including natural resources, hydrogeology, drilling, geophysics, and environmental & geotechnical services. The company’s chemical product categories include APIs, amino acids, micronutrients, package materials, and enzymes. The company also offers services including specialized transportation, samples of compounds, shipping documents needed for pharmaceutical products, and international customs support.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Rishi Chemical Works is an Indian- based company that manufactures a comprehensive range of Pharmaceutical Chemicals and Industrial Fine Chemicals for industries all over the world. Their production facility is in Northern India, and their extensive product line includes Monopotassium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, and Monosodium Phosphate, Potassium Acetate, among many more. They have a diverse range of plant and equipment, some of which are semi-automatic, to carry out various unit processes and operations.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
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India
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3 | 75.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 25.0% |
