Preservatives

Calcium propionate, food preservative. Fine white powder, high purity (98.0–100.5%), effective mold and fungi inhibitor without affecting yeast activity, ideal for fermentation processes. Highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. Applications: bakery products, fermented foods, and antimicrobial formulations. Properties: max. moisture 5.0%, pH (10% solution) 7.5–10.5, particle size: max. 15% retained on 80 USBS mesh, max. arsenic 3 mg/kg, max. lead 2.0 mg/kg, max. heavy metals 10 mg/kg. CAS 4075-81-4, also known as E282, calcium propanoate, or calcium propionate. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Food grade glacial acetic acid. Translucent, colorless, and corrosive liquid with a minimum acidity of 99.8% (pure acetic acid). It has a strong, pungent vinegar odor and is completely soluble in water and alcohol. Excellent as an acidulant and preservative in food products. Highly soluble in water and alcohol, easily incorporated into food and technical formulations. Applications: preservation of meats, olives, and vegetables, baking, sauce production, and as an acidifier in various food formulations. Also known as vinegar, ethanoic acid, methylcarboxylic acid, E260. Properties: pH (1% sol.) 2.0–3.0, max. 0.15% moisture, max. 0.5 ppm heavy metals (Pb), appearance free of suspended particles. Kosher certified. Available in 20, 25, and 50 kg presentations. Shelf life: 12 months. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Propionic acid USP grade, food grade. Translucent liquid, minimum 99% active. Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether, with antimicrobial properties that inhibit mold growth and some bacteria. Applications: preservative in foods such as cheeses, sliced bread, pastries, cakes, and meat products. Also known as E280. Properties: pH (1% solution) 2.0–3.0, translucent liquid appearance, Kosher certified, max. aldehydes content 0.05%, max. APHA color 10 ppm, heavy metals such as lead max. 10 ppm, arsenic max. 3 ppm, max. non-volatile residue 0.01%, max. water content 0.15%. CAS 79-09-4. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Methylparaben USP grade antimicrobial preservative, cosmetic and pharmaceutical grade. Fine white powder with 98.0–102.0% active content. Broad-spectrum biocide with excellent bacteriostatic and fungicidal power, effective against gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. Soluble in ethanol (96%) and methanol; slightly soluble in water. Applications: personal care formulations, cosmetics, and some food products. Properties: suitable solubility for alcoholic systems, heavy metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg. Also known as E218. CAS 99-76-3. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Ethylparaben USP grade antimicrobial preservative. Fine white powder with active content between 98.0 and 102.0%. Very slightly soluble in water and easily soluble in ethanol (95%) and methanol. Stable and effective as a preservative in multiple applications. Applications: food products (meat, sauces, jellies, canned goods, dressings, juices), cosmetics (creams, makeup, hair products, shaving creams), and pharmaceuticals. Also known as E214. CAS 120-47-8. Properties: acidity value adjusted with 0.1N NaOH until indicator color change, maximum heavy metals content (as lead) ≤ 10 mg/kg. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Sodium propionate Lianyungang Nuoxin Food Ingredient, food grade. White powder, 100% active. High purity (min. 99%), water-soluble, used as an antifungal agent in food products—particularly in bakery goods—to prevent mold growth and extend shelf life. Applications: bread, cakes, tortillas, baked and processed foods. Properties: pH (5% solution) 8.0–10.5, CAS 137-40-6. Also known as propanoate de sodium, sodium propanoate, E281, sodium salt of propionic acid, and food preservative E281. Certified Kosher, Halal, CQC, and VeganSu. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Potassium sorbate Nantong Acetic Acid, food grade. White powder, 100% active. Fine particle size, highly water-soluble, and easy to incorporate into various formulations. Acts as an effective antimicrobial preservative against molds, yeasts, and fungi, especially in low pH products. Applications: beverages, dairy products, baked goods, dressings, jams, preserves, cosmetics, and personal care items. Properties: pH 8.0–10.5 (5% solution), active content 99.0–101.0%, CAS 24634-61-5. Also known as: potassium sorbate, sorbate of potassium, salt of sorbic acid, E202, food preservative, antifungal preservative, mold inhibitor. Certified Halal, FSSC 22000, and Kosher. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Sodium benzoate Tianjin Dongda Chemical Group, food grade. White powder, 100% active. High purity (min. 99.0% – max. 100.5%), water-soluble. Widely used antimicrobial preservative in the food industry, especially in acidic products, where it effectively inhibits the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria. Applications: carbonated beverages, juices, jams, dressings, sauces, preserves, fermented products, and cosmetics. Properties: CAS 532-32-1, derived from benzoic acid. Also known as E211 or sodium salt of benzoic acid. Certifications: Kosher, Halal, FDA, and FSSC 22000. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.