Purity: 99% Spec 1: White powder Application: Used as a food additive, a fungicide in the pharmaceutical industry, a mordant in the dye industry, a plasticizer in the plastic industry, and an intermediate in organic synthesis such as spices.
Uses: Antimicrobial agent, flavoring agent and adjuvant in food; not to exceed a maximum level of 0.1% in food (21 CFR, 184.1733, 582.3733). Antifungal and bacteriostatic preservative in pharmaceuticals at concentrations of ~0.1%. Clinical reagent (bilirubin assay).
mp >300 °C(lit.) density 1,44 g/cm3 FEMA 3025 Fp >100°C storage temp. Store at RT. solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless Water Solubility soluble Merck 14,8582 BRN 3572467 Stability: Stable, but may be moisture senstive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalis, mineral acids.
Chemical Properties white crystalline powder Storage Characteristics Treasury temperature, ventilation, drying.