Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
E 282 CALCIUM PROPIONATE
| Synonyms | |
| Definition |
|---|
| Einecs | 223-795-8 |
| Chemical name | Calcium propionate |
| Chemical formula | C6H10O4Ca |
| Molecular weight | 186,22 |
| Assay | Content not less than 99 %, after drying for two hours at 105 °C |
| Description | White crystalline powder |
| Identification |
|---|
| Test for propionate | Passes test |
| Test for calcium | Passes test |
| pH | 6,0-9,0 (10 % aqueous solution) |
| Purity |
|---|
| Loss on drying | Not more than 4 % (105 °C, 2 hours) |
| Water insoluble matter | Not more than 0,3 % |
| Iron | Not more than 50 mg/kg |
| Fluoride | Not more than 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 5 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
