PH Regulators for Plastic & Rubber

Propionic Acid USP Description: Short-Chain Antimicrobial Preservative At Quimiconsult we offer USP grade Propionic Acid, a clear, colorless liquid with a minimum purity of 99.5%, produced under the strict standards of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). It is a short-chain organic fatty acid with powerful antimicrobial properties, widely used as a preservative, acidulant and antifungal agent in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and animal feed industries. Its mechanism of action is based on the ability of the molecule, in its undissociated form, to penetrate the cell membrane of fungi, molds and certain bacteria, interfering with their metabolism and stopping their proliferation. This action is especially effective in products with a pH between 4.0 and 6.0, the typical range of breads, cheeses, cured meats and processed foods. Unlike other synthetic preservatives, propionic acid is a compound that occurs naturally in certain fermented foods, which positions it favorably in formula…

Product description, high-purity Anhydrous Citric Acid At Quimiconsult we distribute Anhydrous Citric Acid, a tricarboxylic organic acid widely used in industry, with the chemical formula C₆H₈O₇ and CAS number 77-92-9, considered one of the most versatile and widely used additives in industry worldwide. It is a white crystalline powder with a characteristically sour taste, with a minimum purity of 99.5% on a dry basis, maximum moisture of 0.5%, sulfated ash below 0.05% and strict heavy metal controls (lead max. 0.5 mg/kg, arsenic max. 1.0 mg/kg, mercury max. 1.0 mg/kg, total heavy metals max. 10 mg/kg), parameters that meet the most demanding specifications of the main international pharmacopoeias (USP, BP, EP, JP) and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), ensuring its suitability for premium-quality food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Anhydrous Citric Acid stands out as the most widely used natural acidulant in the world, functioning simultaneously as a pH regulator, flavoring …