Appearance
White to yellow crystalline or granular solid
Function
Is a food preservative that is a strong reducing agent (oxygen accepting) which functions similarly to antioxidants. It is used in meat curing to speed and control the nitrite curing reaction and prolong the color of cured meat at levels of 0.05%.
Synonyms
Erythorbic Acid FCC K PDR; Erythorbic Acid FCC; Uantox EBATE; 2,3-didehydro-d-erythro-hexono-1,4-lactone; Erycorbin; Saccharosonic Acid; D(-)-Isoascorbic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store containers in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight, sources of intense heat, or where freezing is possible.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 1 kg. HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 25 lb. Fiber Drum
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Box
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 110 lb. Fiber Drum
- 220 lb. Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Preservatives/antimicrobials
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 169-172 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 176.12 g/mol