Appearance
Clear pale yellow liquid
Function
Caprylic acid is an antimicrobial pesticide used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments on dairy equipment, food processing equipment, breweries, wineries, and beverage processing plants. Found in butter and other fats and oils and having a rancid taste. It is used in the manufacture of dyes and perfumes.
Synonyms
Caprylic Acid FCC Kosher 99%, Octanoic Acid, T/N: Kortacid 0899; Caprylic-Capric Fatty Acid, Octanoic Acid/Decanoic Acid Blend
Storage
Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition, sunlight, and heat. Avoid contact with oxidizing materials
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 500 ml. Glass Bottle
- 37 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 180 kg. Steel Drum
- 180 kg. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Fatty acids
- flavors
- nutritional supplements
- acidulants
- oils
- emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: >230 øF
- Melting Point: 16.7 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 146.23 g/mol