Benzoic acid, carboxybenzene;
CAS no. 65-85-0;
White crystal powder or flake;
Flavoring agent, preservative for food & feed;
Corrosion inhibitor.

Chemical Identification

Common Name:	Benzoic Acid
Synonyms:	Benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzeneformic acid; Benzenemethonic acid; Carboxybenzene; Oracylic acid; Phenylformic acid;
CAS No.:	65-85-0
EINECS No.:	200-618-2
Grade:	Food grade, Industrial grade
Appearance:	White crystal powder or flake
Density:	1.08
Melting Point:	121-123°C
Boiling Point:	249.3°C
Stability:	Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, alkali.
Molecular Formula:	C6H5COOH
Molecular Weight:	122.12
Molecular Structure:

Product Information

Specifications:

Specifications of Benzoic Acid

Product name: Benzoic Acid Manufacturer: Ningbo Titan Unichem Co., Ltd.
TEST ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
	Technical grade	Food grade
Appearance	White flakes	White crystal powder or flake
Purity	99.0% min	99.0-100.5% min
Melting point	121-123°C	121-123°C
Arsenic	2ppm max	2ppm max
Loss on drying	0.1% max	0.5% max
Chloride	0.02% max	0.02% max
Heavy metals	0.001% max	0.001% max
Color (Pt-Co)	20 max	20 max
Phthalate	0.5% max	0.5% max
Ash	0.1% max	0.1% max

 

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Loading of benzoic acid 99% from TITAN UNICHEM.

 

Loading of benzoic acid 99% from TITAN UNICHEM.

Packaging:

• Packed in 25Kg woven bag or kraft paper bag with waterproof PE liner;

• Packed in 500Kg or 1000Kg jumbo bag;

• Or package as per customer's request.

Delivery Lead Time:

• Prompt shipment within 2 weeks.

Storage & Handling:

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

• Store in a tightly closed container.

• Keep away from incompatible substances.

Safety Information:

HS Code:	2916310000
Safety Statements:	S22-S24-S26-S37/39-S45
Risk Statements:	R22;R36/37/38;R42/43
Hazard Codes:	Xn: Harmful

 

Application

Descriptions:

• Benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid.

• Benzoic acid is slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in benzene and acetone.

• The primary hazard of Benzoic acid is the potential for environmental damage if released.

Uses:

• Benzoic acid is used as a food preservative, mainly used in fruit juice, drug, toothpaste, soft drink etc.

• Benzoic acid can be used as a flavoring agent for fruit juice drinks, chocolate, lemon, orange, berries, nuts, candied fruit and other edible flavor type.

• Benzoic acid is commonly used in cigarette flavoring.

• Benzoic acid is also an important acid type feed preservative;

• Benzoic acid can be used as intermediate for pesticide, dyestuff, medicine, paint synthesis, steel antiseptic and plasticizer.

• Benzoic acid can be used as alkyd resin and polyamide resin modifier for the production of polyester.

• Benzoic acid can be used as corrosion inhibitor to keep metal equipments from rusting.

• Benzoic acid can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in engine coolant systems.