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Calcium propionate is an organic salt with the chemical formula of Ca(OOCCH 2 CH 3 ) 2 . The substance is formed by the reaction of calcium hydroxide with propionic acid (also known as propanoic acid). The compound occurs in two forms: powder and crystalline. It’s slight solubility in alcohol and high solubility in water makes it suitable in a plethora of applications: 1.        Food Additive Studies indicate that calcium propionate is one of the safest food additives used by the food industry. The chemical is most commonly used in baking products. In addition to baking, the salt is also used in as a preservative in chocolate products, processed cheeses, tobacco products, and fruit preserves. It should not be used with some types of cheeses as they naturally contain propionic acid. 2.        Animal feed To prevent the growth of mould and other microorganisms in them, calcium propionate is added to tobacco and ani...

Oxygen present in sealed food containers can have many harmful effects on the contents. Oxygen can cause the growth of pathogens, fungi, and bacteria which can have a harmful effects on the food. The presence of oxygen can also shorten the shelf life of some foods. Therefore, it becomes critical to eliminate oxygen from the containers especially during transportation. This is where oxygen absorbers come in. Oxygen absorbers help you to remove or decrease the level of oxygen in the package. They are used to help maintain safety of food products and extend their shelf life. The oxygen absorbers are enclosed in a porous sachet or packet but it can also be part of packaging films and structures. In the earlier days, an alkaline solution of pyrogellic acid was used as an oxygen absorber. Modern absorbers sachets use a mixture of iron powder and sodium chloride. Activated carbon is also used as it can adsorb both oxygen and other gases. Activated carbon further preserves products ...

Saffron is one of the most well-known and costliest spices in the world. The flower is made from the dried stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus L.). Due to its analgesic and sedative properties, saffron is used for various medicinal and industrial purposes. These are the main industrial applications of saffron including: 1. Culinary Saffron is most commonly featured in European, North African, and Asian cuisines. The spice imparts a luminous yellow-orange hue and is used worldwide in everything from cheeses, confectioneries, liquors, curries, meat dishes, and soups. In the past, the spice was used not for the flavor but to show people’s wealth. The condiment is commonly used in Spain and Iran, India and Pakistan, and other countries. 2. Medicinal Saffron is used as an herbal folk medicine for many years. It is used for suppressing cramps and flatulence and enhancing pelvic blood flow properties. In medieval Europe, the condiment was used to treat respiratory dis...

Lithium Chloride (LiCl) is a chemical compound that can be made by igniting lithium and chlorine. It is a difficult process because the reaction can be violent and needs to be performed in controlled environment. The chemical can also be extracted from other alkali metal chlorides with amyl alcohol. The chemical is available in both hydrous (with water) and anhydrous (without water) forms. The highly versatile material has a plethora of applications including: What are the Uses of Lithium Chloride? [4 Key Applications] 1. Lithium Production 2. Desiccant 3. Pyrotechnics 4. Other Applications 1. Lithium Production Lithium chloride is the compound used to produce lithium metal by electrolysis. Lithium metal is produced by electrolysis of a molten mixture of lithium and potassium chlorides. The lower melting point of the mixture (400-420° C or 750-790° F) compared to that of pure lithium chloride (610° C or 1130° F) allows the lower temperature o...

Fumed Silica, also known as Pyrogenic Silica, consists of microscopic droplets of amorphous silica fused into branched, chainlike, three-dimensional secondary particles. The powder has very low bulk density and large surface area. It is highly versatile and is used in a variety of applications including: 1. Defoamers & Antifoams Defoamers & Antifoams usually contain a suspension of hydro-phobic or hydrophilic precipitated silica in mineral oil, soy-bean oil or in silicone oil. However, precipitated silica has a tendency to settle, which can lead to other issues. Adding fumed silica either completely prevents or significantly reduces this effect. In many defoamers, fumed silica is used as the active silica component instead of precipitated silica. 2. Adsorbent Due to its high specific surface area, fumed silica is able to adsorb gaseous, liquid or solid materials. The substance will preferably adsorb those materials, which are capable of forming hydrogen bond li...

Temperature data loggers are equipment that are used to monitor shipments in a supply chain and to gather temperature data from diverse field conditions. The data loggers are equipped with the best in class sensors which provide results with accuracy levels that rivals that of many higher priced, computer-based data acquisition systems. However, not all data loggers are created equal, and with are so many choices available today, it can be challenging to find the right one for your needs. Here are 5 things you need to know to choose the right temperature data logger for you: 1. Know Your Accuracy Requirements You should know beforehand how accurate you want the data logger to be, no matter what you need to measure. For example, an air conditioner might require +/-1 ⁰ C accuracy whereas monitoring conditions in a research lab require far greater accuracy. Accuracy can vary depending on the type of the data logger, a good understanding of specific accuracy requirements...

Super Absorbent Polymer is a type of macro molecular synthetic water absorbing polymer material. The material is known by many different names such as SAP, hydrogel, absorbent polymers, absorbent gels, super soakers, super slurpers, water gel and many more. Due    to    their    outstanding    characteristics, super absorbent polymers (SAPs) have been used in many applications such as manufacturing of Healthcare Products, Artificial Snow, Waste Water Treatment and more. Top 5 Applications of Super Absorbent Polymers 1. Medical Applications 2. Agricultural Applications 3. Strengthening of Concrete 4. Mining and Drilling Waste Solidification 5. Other Applications 1. Medical Applications SAPs can be used in many medical applications, such as drug delivery systems (DDSs), wound    closure, healing products, removal of body water during surgery (treatment of edema), and surgical implant de...

Desiccants are compounds or agents, such as Montmorillonite Clay or Silica Gel that are used in facilitating low-humidity environments by adsorbing moisture content from the air. They are typically used in transport, storage, or maintenance of materials and products, desiccants are used to keep everything from gym shoes to military munitions dry. Tips on How to Choose the Right Desiccant For Use What do You Need to Know before Using the Desiccants? Where to Start? 1. Know the Product that You’re Going to Use the Desiccant for 2. Know the Environment 3. Know the Packaging Examples of Desiccants What do You Need to Know before Using the Desiccants? Desiccants are designed to prevent four sources of water contamination in a closed container or package, such as water vapor in the air inside the package, moisture contained in the materials inside the package, moisture in or on the walls of the package and moisture entry into the ...

Lithium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that is widely utilized in organic synthesis to promote the reaction due to its strong basicity. It is a white powder and is available in two forms: anhydrated and hydrated. The substance has a variety of uses in submarines, spaceships, battery manufacturing, dyes and many more. 5 Applications of Lithium Hydroxide 1. Carbon Dioxide Scrubber 2. Grease Thickener 3. Battery Manufacturing 4. Dyes 5. Other Applications 1. Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Lithium Hydroxide is used in spaceships and scuba rebreathers to absorb carbon dioxide. It reacts with carbon dioxide to make lithium carbonate. This prevents people from suffocating in spaceships or submarines. It is also used to treat exhaust gases from industrial plants or from exhaled air in life support systems. 2. Grease Thickener Lithium hydroxide is used in the manufacturing of lithium salts (soaps) of stearic and other fatty acids. These soa...

A temperature data logger, also known as temperature monitor, is a portable measurement device that autonomously records the temperature over a definite period of time. It automatically collects, monitors, and stores the information so that it can be reported on a later date. They can be directly attached to a product inside the refrigerated truck, and used for observing the temperature of goods being shipped. 5 Applications of Temperature Data Loggers 1. Epoxy, Chemical, and Varnish Transportation 2. Food, Meat, and Dairy Transportation 3. Pharmaceuticals and Vaccine Transportation 4. Environmental monitoring 5. Other Applications 1. Epoxy, Chemical, and Varnish Transportation Chemicals, epoxy, and varnishes are temperature sensitive products. If these products are kept outside the temperature range, they get degraded and their shelf life is reduced. Temperature data loggers are used to record and manage the temperature to reduce the degrada...

Precipitated silica, derived from quartz sand, is a crystalline form of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. The substance is used in various industries including rubber and plastics, oral health care, food processing, pharmaceuticals additive, and many more. Here are some of the most common uses of precipitated silica: 1. Rubber: Precipitated silica is used in manufacturing of Tires, Industrial Rubber, Silicone Rubber and Footwear. Tires manufactured using the substance provide a great mileage and enhanced performance of the vehicle. Precipitated silica extends the shelf life for uncured rubber. 2. Food: Precipitated silica is used as an anti-caking agent in the food industry. The substance is also used to optimize the flow characteristics of any food products. The substance also imparts uniformity to irregularly shaped particles and absorbs ambient moisture and oils from food particles. 3. Animal Feed: Precipitated silica used as carriers to convert liquids into fr...

One of the main issues gripping the packaged food industry is the increase of mold in the products. This happens due to the presence of oxygen in the surroundings. One of the best solutions to this problem is oxygen absorbers. The absorbers don’t allow the bacteria to grow in this environment in an effective way than the vacuum packaging and other methods. Use of oxygen absorber packets doesn’t affect the taste of food items or cause any other problems. Here are some tips on how to use oxygen absorbers: 1. Quantity: Not all foods need the same amount of oxygen absorber to keep them fresh. The more dense the product, the less amount of oxygen absorbers they need. Foods like dried pasta and beans require more amounts of oxygen absorbers as compared to packaging grains, flours, and rice. 2. Salt and Sugar: You should not store oxygen absorbers with sugar as it can turn sugar hard as a brick. Salt is a preserver itself and doesn’t require oxygen absorber to preserve it. Salt c...

Calcium propionate (Ca (C2H5COO) 2 ), is formulated by neutralizing propionic acid with calcium hydroxide. It is used as a preservative in bread and other baked goods. It is an anti-microbial agent commonly used in bread. It is effective in preventing mould growth and helps extend the shelf life of edible items. Apart from these common uses, Calcium Propionate is also used for other purposes including: 1. Pharmaceutical: Calcium Propionate is used as an anti-microbial agent in Pharmaceutical products. It can also be used to improve patient’s health by inhibiting the growth of fungi and preventing the mould growth. 2. Animal Feed: To prevent the growth of mould and other microorganisms in them, calcium propionate is added animal feeds. It is also added to cow feed to prevent milk fever and provide extra calcium to cattle. 3. Cosmetics: Calcium propionate is used to prevent and thus protect cosmetic products from spoilage. It is also used to control the pH of cosmetics ...

Finding the right chemical partner or source is quite a difficult task in this highly competitive world. It is here, when AgileNobel comes in action, and uses its exposure to world markets for helping businesses expand and enhance their audience reach. Listed hereunder are the variety of business networking solutions and services that AgileNobel offers: Chemicals Sourcing Customers can get access to any type of chemical as per their requirements and specifications. This renowned chemical supplier have in stock the best options in the most economically viable option. The different types of chemicals they supply are soda lime absorbent, CO2 Absorbent, Medical Soda Lime, Anaesthesia, soda lime, fiber coating, water blocking polymer, SAP liquid/polymer, etc. Technological & Commercial Collaborations Since the world is becoming smaller & integrated day by day, the technology keeps on upgrading itself, thus it is necessary for expanding the collaborations across the wor...

Chemicals are essential for manufacturing a wide range of products available in the market. In current scenario, chemicals are used for running a variety of industrial operations in multiple ways. Chemicals are widely used in medicine, agriculture, cosmetics, plastic, defense, paint, and are the backbone of laboratories and scientific researches. With the society becoming more and more chemical oriented, the demands of industrial chemicals have been growing rapidly. Among a few chemicals, Lithium Hydroxide is also the one that is widely used in a range of industrial applications. An inorganic white hygroscopic crystalline Lithium source, Lithium Hydroxide is completely soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Lithium Hydroxide is offered in a variety of grades and specifications, and is used as a heat transfer medium and as a storage-battery electrolyte in numerous applications. It is also used in ceramics, grease, lubricants and some Portland cement formu...

Temperature Data Logger, referred to as temperature monitor, is a portable measurement instrument that is often used for effectively monitoring temperature sensitive products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, and some chemicals, during shipment and logistics operations. Backed with the capability to autonomously record temperature over a defined period time, temperature data loggers store data in digital format, which can be retrieved, and viewed through RFID, wireless systems, etc. Manufactured with top-notch materials, most of the temperature data loggers have an internal thermistor or thermocouple or can be connected to external sources for sampling and measurements. Depending on the use, temperature data loggers are sometimes calibrated to national standards to ensure accurate end results. But, when it comes to selecting the right temperature data logger for any application, considering below listed factors is sure to make your task easy to a greater extent. ·     ...