ITEM            INDEX     FCC IV                  

APPEARANCE:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER  

AROMA:  WITH SPECIAL FRAGRANCE          

CONTENT:          99.20%min                   

MELTING POINT:  89.0~92.0℃           

RESIDUE ON IGNITION:≤      0.1 %          

WATER CONTENT :    ≤0.3%              

ARSENIC (AS):        2PPM MAX          

HEAVY METAL (BASE ON PB ):10PPM MAX    

LEAD:               5PPM MAX            

CADMINIUM:        1PPM MAX         

MERCURY:           1PPM MAX

Properties
A white crystalline powder with a sweet smell which is often described as caramelized sugar and sweet fruit in dilute solution.
1g of Ethyl Maltol dissolves in 55ml of water; 10ml of Ethanol;17ml of Propylene Glycol and 5ml of Chloroform.
Melting point: 90℃
Quality Standard
Complied with national quality standard of P.R.C GB12487-2010 and USA FCC-IV
Application 
Ethyl Maltol is a safe, nontoxic and widely used aromatic food additive. Only a small amount is needed to achieve a significant effect. It is a sweetening, synergistic agent which is widely used in food industry, tabacco industry and cosmetics industry. It has a remarkable effect on improving and enhancing the flavor of food, and it also increases the sweetness of certain food. Ethyl Maltol also could effectively extend the food expiration date. 
Reference Usage 
Soft drinks: 1.5-6 mg/L
Ice cream, frozen products and ketchup: 5-15 mg/kg
Chocolate, candy and dessert: 5-50 mg/kg
Package
Cardboard barrel: 320mm×420mm Net weight: 25kg. Composite can: 110mm×140mm Net weight: 25kg. The above package is all sealed by double food safe polyethylene bags.
Storage
Keep in a cool and dry place. Avoid being stored in iron containers.Protect from sun shine and preserved in tight containers.Avoid contamination.