Calcium Propionate Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Calcium Propionate manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Calcium Propionate production, including the cost of Calcium Propionate production, Calcium Propionate plant cost, Calcium Propionate production costs, and the overall Calcium Propionate manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Calcium Propionate production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Calcium Propionate is an FDA-approved organic compound that finds broad application in various industries. The compound is widely used as a preservative in the production of food products, such as bread and cakes, to inhibit the growth of bacteria and promote its shelf life. Moreover, it also finds its application as a food-preserving agent added to processed meats, as well as some dairy products like cheese, to prevent spoilage. Additionally, the compound is also employed as an additive in animal feed to preserve it and prevent mold growth in stored feed.

The market for Calcium Propionate is primarily driven by its application as a food preservative for preserving various food products by inhibiting bacterial growth in it, which significantly boosts its demand in the food industry. Moreover, its application as a food additive in bakery products, dairy products, and processed meats to extend their shelf life further accentuates its market expansion. Additionally, its employment in the agriculture sector as an additive to mitigate mold growth in stored feed notably promotes its market growth. Furthermore, several crucial factors, such as the availability of raw material (calcium hydroxide, etc.), its pricing, its applications in the agriculture sector, employment as a preservative, advances in science, and quality standards, significantly influence industrial Calcium Propionate procurement globally.

Raw Material for Calcium Propionate Production

According to the Calcium Propionate manufacturing plant project report, the major raw material for Calcium Propionate production includes Calcium Hydroxide-Propionic Acid.

Manufacturing Process of Calcium Propionate

The extensive Calcium Propionate production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

• Production from Propionic Acid: In this method, calcium propionate is produced by using a membrane chemical reactor. The process is initiated by the reaction of calcium hydroxide and propionic acid in the membrane chemical reactor filled with deionized water for 30-40 minutes till the pH value of the formed reaction solution is 6.4-8.0. Further, the reaction mixture is subjected to filter-pressing crystallization, followed by hydration and drying, which results in the formation of calcium propionate as the final product. This method of production is simple and free of waste. Calcium Propionate formed by this method is 99.8% pure and of stable quality.

Calcium Propionate is an organic salt with the chemical formula C6H10CaO4. It is found naturally in butter and some types of cheese and is produced synthetically by combining calcium hydroxide with propionic acid. Moreover, calcium propionate is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 186.22 g/mol. In terms of solubility, this compound is highly soluble in water but partially soluble in methanol and ethanol. It is insoluble in nonpolar solvents like acetone or benzene. It can emit irritating and acrid smoke when heated to decomposition. Additionally, its density is approx 1.36g/cm³. The pH range of a saturated solution of this compound is typically between 7 and 9. Furthermore, it can coexist with some acidic compounds such as acetic acid, benzoic acid, and lactic acid.