In the food industry, preservatives play a crucial role as they extend the shelf life of foods and ensure they maintain their original quality and taste during transportation and storage. Benzoic acid (CAS No. 65-85-0), as a widely used food preservative, leverages its unique advantages to play a significant role in ensuring food safety and quality.

Specification:

ITEMS OF ANALYSIS	SPECIFICATION	RESULTS	testing method
APPEARANCE:	WHITE FLAKES	PASSED	IN HOUSE #PSB01
MELTING POINT:	121-123℃	122.3	GB/T 617
ASSAY (%):	99.50MIN	99.56	GC IN HOUSE #PSB02
LOSS ON DRYING (%):	0.1MAX	0.03	GB1901-2005
COLOR (HAZEN):	20MAX	18	GB/T 3143
HEAVY METAL (AS Pb) (PPM):	10MAX	2	IN HOUSE # PSB 04
CHLORIDE(AS Cl) (PPM):	200MAX	50	IN HOUSE # PSB 05
ARSENIC (AS AS) (PPM):	2MAX	2	IN HOUSE # PSB 06
HALOGEN, HALOGENIDE(PPM)	300MAX	200PPM	EN14582：2007
PHTHALIC ACID	PASSED	PASSED	EN14372：2004
RESIDUE ON IGNITION(%):	0.05MAX	0.03	GB 1901-2005

I. Naturally Derived, Safe and Reliable

Benzoic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6O2, derived from natural plants through scientific extraction. This natural origin makes benzoic acid safer and more reliable for use in food, posing no adverse effects on human health. Compared to other synthetic preservatives, benzoic acid aligns better with modern consumers' pursuit of healthy eating.

II. Effective Preservation, Extending Shelf Life

Benzoic acid exhibits excellent preservative properties, effectively inhibiting the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, thereby extending the shelf life of foods. This characteristic makes benzoic acid the preferred preservative for many food manufacturers. Whether it's baked goods, beverages, condiments, or other types of food, benzoic acid provides lasting and stable preservative effects, ensuring that foods remain fresh and delicious over an extended period.

III. Versatile Applications, Strong Adaptability

Benzoic acid is not only widely used as a preservative in the food industry but also serves as an important raw material for the production of pesticides, dyes, pharmaceuticals, spices, mordants, and plasticizers. Additionally, it can be used as a modifier for polyamide resins and alkyd resins, as well as an antirust inhibitor for steel equipment. This wide range of applications and strong adaptability make benzoic acid valuable in various industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

IV. Eco-Friendly Packaging, Convenient and Efficient

In terms of packaging, benzoic acid adopts an eco-friendly packaging method using polypropylene bags lined with polyethylene bags, which ensures the product's scalability and stability while aligning with modern environmental protection concepts. Meanwhile, multiple packaging specifications (such as 25kg/bag, 500kg/bag, and 550kg/bag) cater to the needs of different customers, making the use of benzoic acid more convenient and efficient.
In summary, benzoic acid, as an efficient and safe food preservative, plays an irreplaceable role in ensuring food safety and quality. Its advantages of natural origin, effective preservation, versatile applications, and eco-friendly packaging make benzoic acid an indispensable raw material in the food industry. We sincerely invite customers to inquire and collaborate with us to jointly promote the healthy development of the food industry.