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Calcium Stearate (technical grade)

CAS1592-23-0
FormulaCa(C18H35O2)2
SynonymCalcium Distearate, Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), Calcium distearate
Slightly Solublein hot alcohol, hot veg. and min. oils
Ash Content9.0 - 12.0% (Total Ash)
AppearanceFine Powder
Bulk Density25 - 30 lb/ft3
Particle Size95% Min thru 20 Mesh
Free Fatty Acid1.0% Max
Moisture Content3.5% Max
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether
Odorwh. impalpable powd., sl. char. odor
Melting Point149 c
Molecular weight607.04

Caproic Acid

CAS142-62-1
FormulaC6H12O2
Synonymn-Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic Acid, Caproic Acid
Density0.9295 (2020 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Very Solublein ether, fixed oils
Color (APHA)100 max.
Caproic C699.0%
Titer1 -3 °C
Acid Value473 -484 mgKOH/g
Saponification Value475 - 486
Moisture0.2% max.
Color Lovibond 5 1/43.0Y / 0.8R max.
Caprylic C81.0%
Iodine Value0.5 max.
Unsaponifiable Matter0.1% max.
Odorodor of limburger cheese
Refractive Index1.415-1.418
Molecular weight116.18
Colorcolorless oily liquid
Flash Point(coc) 215 f
Boiling Point205 c

Sucralose FCC

CAS56038-13-2
FormulaC12H19Cl3O8
Synonym4,1',6'-trichlorogalactosucrose, alpha-D-Galactopyranoside,1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranos yl 4-chloro-4-deoxy,
Specific Rotation+84.0? + 87.5?
Residue on Ignition0.7% max
Assay98.0 - 102.0%
Total Plate Count< 250 CFU/g
E ColiNegative
Water Content2.0% max
SalmonellaNegative
DescriptionA white crystalline powder
OdorPractically odorless
Methanol0.1% max
Slightly Solublein ethyl acetate
Hydrolysis ProductsPass
S. AureusNegative
Related SubstancesPass
Particle Size100% through 60 mesh
Heavy Metals10 mg/kg max
Molecular weight397.66
Yeast & Molds< 50 CFU/g
Solubilitywater, methanol, alcohol

Gallic Acid

CAS149-91-7
FormulaC7H6O5
SynonymGallate, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
E ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
Color (Pt-Co scale)<= 180
Melting Point250 - 252C
Residue on Ignition<= 0.1%
Turbidity<= 10 (MIU)
Heavy Metals<= 10 ppm
Arsenic<= 3 ppm
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
Sulfates<= 0.02%
Content>= 99.0% (dry basis)
Total Molds and Yeasts (per g)<100 cfu/g
Loss on Drying<= 0.5%
Lead<= 3 ppm
Total Plate Count< 100 cfu/g

L-Valine

CAS72-18-4
FormulaC5H11NO2
SynonymValine, L-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric Acid, L-Valine
Density1.230
Very Solublein alcohol
CharacteristicsWhite crystals or almost white crystalline powder
Chloride0.05% max
Sulphate0.03% max
Residue on Ignition0.1% max
Assay98.5 - 101.5%
Iron0.003% max
Loss on Drying0.3% max
Specific Rotation, [Alpha] d25+26.6 to +28.4
IdentificationPositive reaction
Heavy Metals0.0015% max
Arsenic1.5 ppm max
pH5.5 to 7.0
Insolubilityin ether
Melting Point315 c
Molecular weight117.15
Solubilitywater

Sunflower Oil (Mid Oleic), Non-hydrogenated

CAS8001-21-6
SynonymHelianthus annuus, Helianthus annuus oil, Sunflower oil
Palmitic (16:0)16:0 -- 5.0
Smoke Point400 ?F Min
Color Lovibond 5 1/41.5R Max
Iodine Value95 - 110 WIJS
Linolenic Acid (C18:3)1:3 -- 0.5
Vapor Pressurevery low
Iodine Number125-140
Refractive Index1.4611
Melting Point-18 c
Density0.924-0.926
Saponification number188-194
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)18:2 -- 31.0
A.O.M.(hours)20 Min
OdorBland
Oleic Acid (C18:1)18:1 -- 58.0
Free Fatty Acid0.05 Max
Cold Test5.5 Hours Min
Stearic (18:0)18:0 -- 4.0
Preoxide(mEq/kg) 1.0 Max
Solubilityalcohol, ether, chloroform, cs2

Beta Carotene Natural

CAS7235-40-7
FormulaC40H56
SynonymCarotene, Provitamin A, .beta.,.beta.-Carotene
Practically Insolublein water
Moderately Solublein ether, petrol. ether, oils
ColorOrange
Melting PointSatisfactory
Heavy Metals10 ppm max
Mesh95% Min. through 80 mesh
Loss on Drying5% max
AppearanceFine powder
Microbiological TestConforms
Beta Carotene content6-12%
Arsenic3 ppm max
Molecular weight536.89
Solubilitycarbon disulfide, benzene, chloroform, veg. oils

Xanthan Gum

CAS11138-66-2; 11078-31-2
Synonymcorn sugar gum, gummi xanthanum
ColorWhite to cream
Viscosity @25°C1200 - 1800 cps
Prruvic Acid1.5% min
Assay91.0 - 108.0%
V1:V21.02 - 1.45
pH6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying6.0 - 12.0%
Ash13.0% max
Nitrogen1.5% max
Heavy Metals20 mg/kg max
AppearanceFree flowing powder
Lead5 mg/kg max
Total Plate Count2000/g max
Yeast and Mold100/g max
PathogensAbsence
SalmonellaNegative
S. AureusNegative
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative
Particle Size98% min
C. PerfringensNegative

Butylated hydroxytoluene

CAS128-37-0
FormulaC15H24O
SynonymBHT, 4-methyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol, Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Melting Point69-70? C
Color (APHA)Clear & 40 Unit. Max
Phenolabsence
Purity99% Min.
Heavy metals (as Pb)10/mg/KG
Moisture Wt%0.5% Max.
As-Arsenic3 PPM Max
Descriptionwhite flakes, crystals
Insolubilityin water, propylene glycol
Odorwh. cryst. solid, faint char. odor
Molecular weight220.39
Flash Point(toc) 260 f
Specific gravity1.048 (204 c)
Solubilitytoluene, alcohols, mek, acetone, cellosolve, petrol. ether, chloroform, benzene, most hc solvs.
Boiling Point265 c

Magnesium Ascorbate

CAS15431-40-0
FormulaC12H14MgO12
SynonymAscorbic acid, magnesium salt, Magnesium di-L-ascorbate
SensoricWhite or very faintly yellow crystals.
OdorOdorless or almost odorless.
IdentificationPositive
pH7.0 – 8.0
Specific Rotation+103 ° - +108 °.
Loss on Drying<=0.25%
Heavy Metals; USP <231><= 0.001%
Lead<= 0.004%
Organic VolatilesMeets USP requirement
Assay %99.0% - 101.0%
Arsenic PPM<= 0.0003%

Beta Carotene

CAS7235-40-7
FormulaC40H56
SynonymProvitamin A, Carotene, .beta.,.beta.-Carotene
Practically Insolublein water
Moderately Solublein ether, petrol. ether, oils
DescriptionA precursor of Vitamin A occurring naturally in plants
Solubility in waterPractically insoluble
SolubilityModerately soluble in ether, petrol ether, oils
SolubilitySoluble in carbon disulfide, benzene, chloroform, veg. oils
Melting Point178-179 C
Molecular weight536.89

Calcium Ascorbate

CAS5743-27-1
FormulaCa(C6H7O6)2
SynonymAscorbic acid calcium salt, L-Ascorbic acid, calcium salt (2:1), L-ascorbic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
SensoricWhite or very faintly yellow crystals.
OdorOdorless or almost odorless.
IdentificationPositive
pH7.0 – 8.0
Specific Rotation+103 ° - +108 °.
Loss on Drying<=0.25%
Heavy Metals; USP <231><= 0.001%
Arsenic PPM<= 0.0003%
Organic VolatilesMeets USP requirement
Assay %99.0% - 101.0%
Lead<= 0.004%

Croscarmellose Sodium

CAS74811-65-7
SynonymSodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium CMC
Contents of water soluble materials (%)1.0 - 10.0
Identification A, B, CConforms
Degree of substitution0.60 - 0.85
Settling volume (ml)10 - 30
pH (1%)5.0 - 7.0
Heavy metals (ppm)<10
Loss on drying (%)<10.0
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesWithin limit
ColorWhite or off white
AppearanceFree-flowing, fibrous powder
Sodium chloride and sodium glycolate (%)<0.5

Soy Protein Isolate

SynonymGlycine soya, soybean protein isolate
Protein90% Min
Moisture6.0% Max
Fat4.0% Max
Ash5.0% Max
pH6.5-7.5
Threonine2.91%
Serine2.93%
Glutamic Acid16.88%
Proline4.26%
Glycine3.61%
Alanine3.51%
Cystine1.19%
Valine4.47%
Methionine1.17%
Isoleucine4.02%
Tyrosine2.31%
Histidine2.20%
Lysine5.35%
Tryptophan0.98%
Arginine5.85%
Aspartic Acid10.15%
Leucine6.54%
Phenylalanine3.32%

Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Organic

CAS8001-25-0
SynonymAzeite, Gomenoleo oil, Olea europaea, Olea europaea oil, Oleum olivae Olive oil, Olive oil
Density0.909-0.915 (2525 c)
Saponification number187-196
Slightly Solublein alcohol
CharacteristicsGreen/Gold
FlavorOlive like
Free Fatty Acid1.0 Max
Iodine Value79- 88
Peroxides(mEq/kg) : 30.0 Max
Smoke Point320 °F - 380 °F Min
Palmitic Acid (C16)8.0 - 15.0%
Stearic Acid (C18)2.0 - 3.0%
Oleic Acid (C18:1)62.0 - 80.0%
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)4.0 - 16.0%
Monosaturates62.5 - 81.6%
Polyunsaturates4.4 - 16.8%
Saturates10.0 - 18.0%
Trans Fatty Acids<1.0 %
Others1.0 - 3.0%
Calories(/100g) : 884
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number79-88
Refractive Index1.466-1.468
Melting Point-6 c
Odoryel. to lt. grnsh. liq., sl. olive odor, sl. char. taste
Flash Point(cc) 437 f

Olive Oil, Refined

CAS8001-25-0
SynonymRefined Olive Oil, Olive oil
Density0.909-0.915 (2525 c)
Saponification number187-196
Slightly Solublein alcohol
FlavorLight olive taste
Iodine Value70-90
Stearic Acid (C18)2.7%
Monosaturates70.0%
Smoke Point320 °F - 380 °F Min.
Palmitic Acid (C16)14.8%
Saturates27.5%
Calories(per 100g) : 884
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)12.3%
Oleic Acid (C18:1)70.0%
Others3.0%
Trans Fatty Acids<1.0 %
Color Lovibond 5 1/43.5R Max.
Free Fatty Acid0.5% Max.
Peroxides10.0 mEq/kg Max.
Polyunsaturates12.3%
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number79-88
Refractive Index1.466-1.468
Melting Point-6 c
Odoryel. to lt. grnsh. liq., sl. olive odor, sl. char. taste
Flash Point(cc) 437 f

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, FCC

CAS9004-32-4
FormulaC6H9OCH2COONa
SynonymCroscarmellose Sodium, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
Assay99.5% - 99.9%
Moisture10% Max
pH6.0 - 8.5
Bulking Value in Solution0.0652 gal/lb
D.S.0.65-0.95
Sodium6.5% - 9.5%
pH of solution7.5
Viscocity1,400 - 3,000 cP (1%)
Mesh65% Thru USS #140
Standard Plate Count50,000/g maximum
Yeast & Molds500/g maximum
Total Coliforms<30/g maximum
E.ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative

Sodium Saccharin granular, FCC/USP

CAS128-44-9
FormulaC6H4SO2NCO Na
SynonymSodium 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one-1,1-dioxide, 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, 1,1-dioxide, sodium salt (1:1)
Very Solublein water, sl. sol. in alcohol
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesPasses
Benzoate & SalicylatesPasses
AlkalinityPasses
Moisture, %15 maximum
Heavy Metals, PPM<10
Selenium PPM<30
Assay %98.0-101.0
Particle Size (US Std. Sieve)16-25 Mesh
AppearanceWhite, non-dusting granules
Toluenesulfonamides, PPM<5
Particle Size (US Std. Sieve)8-16 Mesh
Identification TestPasses
Readily Carbonizable SubstancesPasses
Particle Size (US Std. Sieve)25-40 Mesh
Odorwh. cryst. or cryst. powd., odorless or faint aromatic odor, very sweet taste
Molecular weight205.17

Lithium Aspartate 4% 40M

FormulaC45H69NO8
Synonym2,3-bis(dodecyloxy)propyl 4-methyl-3-oxo-3H-phenoxazin-7-yl pentanedioate
Li Content4.0%-5.0%
pHTo be determined
ColorTo be determined
Loss on DryingNot More Than 5%
Leadless than 1 ppm
Arsenicless than 1 ppm
Mercuryless than 1 ppm
E.ColiNegative
ColiformNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative
Total Plate CountLess Than 3000/gm
Yeast & MoldsLess Than 300/gm

Beeswax

CAS8012-89-3
FormulaC21H44O3
Synonymhexadecan-1-ol, 2-methyloxirane, oxirane, Beeswax, Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins
Acid Value, pressed17-22
Glycerol, other Polyolesmax 0.5 (m/m)%
Density (25°C)approximately 0.96
Proportion ester-/acid value3.3-4.3
Dropping Point61-65°C
Ester Value70-80
Saponification Value87-1021
acds1111

Erythorbic Acid FCC

CAS89-65-6
FormulaC6H8O6
SynonymIsoascorbic Acid, d-erythro-ascorbic acid, D-erythro-Hex-2-enonic acid, .gamma.-lactone, 2,3-Didehydro-D-erythro-hexono-1,4-lactone, D-erythro-hex-2-enonic acid, gamma-lactone
Slightly Solublein glycerin
Moderately Solublein acetone
Assay99.0 - 100.5%
AppearanceWhite Crystalline powder or granules
Sulphated Ash<0.3%
Loss on Drying0.4% Max.
Specific Rotation-16.5 to -18
Heavy Metals<20 ppm
Residue on Ignition0.3% Max.
Arsenic<3ppm
Lead<10 ppm
Melting Point164-171 c (dec.)
Molecular weight176.14
Solubilitywater, alcohol, pyridine, oxygenated solvs.

Beta-Cyclodextrin USP

CAS7585-39-9
FormulaC42H70O35
SynonymBetadex, B-cyclodextrin, .beta.-Cyclodextrin
Thermoduric100/g Max.
Reducing Substance0.2% Max.
Volatile Organic Content5 ppm
Cl0.018% Max.
CharacteristicsWhite crystalline powder
Residue on Ignition0.1% Max.
Specific Rotation+160° to +164°
Colon coliNegative
Heavy Metals10 mg/kg Max.
Loss on Drying14% Max.
pH5 - 8
Total Bacteria300/g Max.
Assay98% Min.

Sodium Diacetate

CAS126-96-5
FormulaCH3COONa.3H2O
SynonymSD, SDA,, Acetic acid, sodium salt (2:1)
Purity% By Weight 58.0 to 60.0 (b)
IronBy Weight, Max., as Fe 10 PPM
Water when shipped% By Weight, Max. 1.0
pHof 10% Aqueous solution, at 25C 4.0 to 5.0
SensoricWhite Crystalline Powder
Acetic Acid% by wt 39.0 to 41.0
Arsenic PPM3 PPM Max. as AS
Heavy Metals; USP <231>10 PPM Max.as Pb

Sunflower Oil

CAS8001-21-6
Synonymhelianthus annuus seed oil, Sunflower oil
Appearencecolorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Flash Point> 230.00 ?F. TCC
Iodine Number125-140
Melting Point-18 c
Solubilityalcohol, ether, chloroform, cs2
Smoke Point475F
Vapor Pressurevery low
Density0.924-0.926
Saponification number188-194
Specific gravity0.92200 to 0.99600 @ 25.00 ?C
Refractive Index1.46630 to 1.68400 @ 40.00 ?C
Odor Typewaxy
Odorvery mild waxy fatty
Saponification Value188.00 to 195.00
Pounds/Gallon7.672 to 8.288
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