Product Overview
Sodium Saccharin is the sodium salt of o-benzosulfimide, a high-intensity sweetener used as a sugar substitute in food and beverage formulations.
Technical Specifications
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Category |
Parameter |
Specifications & Values |
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General Info |
Chemical Name |
Sodium o-benzosulfimide |
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CAS Registry Number |
6155-57-3 (Dihydrate) / 128-44-9 (Anhydrous) |
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Molecular Formula |
C7H4NNaO3S·2H2O (Dihydrate) / C7H4NNaO3S (Anhydrous) |
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Molecular Weight |
241.19 (Dihydrate) / 205.16 (Anhydrous) |
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Taste & Odor |
Odorless, intensely sweet (300–500× sucrose) |
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Physical & Chemical |
Assay (Dried Basis) |
99.0%–101.0% |
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Water Content (Dihydrate, Granular) |
≤15.0% |
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Water Content (Anhydrous, Powder) |
≤3.0% |
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pH (5% aqueous solution) |
6.0–7.5 |
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Solution Appearance |
Clear and colorless |
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Impurity Limits |
O-Toluene Sulfonamide |
≤10 ppm |
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P-Toluene Sulfonamide |
≤10 ppm |
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Ammonium Salts |
≤25 ppm |
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Readily Carbonizable Substances |
Not darker than reference |
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Heavy Metals |
Lead (Pb) |
≤1 ppm |
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Arsenic (As) |
≤2 ppm |
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Total Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
≤10 ppm |
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Particle Size (Mesh Specs) |
4–6 Mesh / 5–8 Mesh (Large crystals) |
2.36–4.75 mm |
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8–12 Mesh / 10–20 Mesh (Medium) |
0.85–2.36 mm |
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20–40 Mesh (Small) |
0.425–0.85 mm |
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80–100 Mesh (Fine powder) |
0.15–0.18 mm |
Compliance & Certifications
ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 Facility - certified management systems for synthesis and food-grade packaging.
HACCP & FSSC 22000 - Production lines apply contamination controls during chemical crystallization.
BRC Global Standard - Sweetener processing site meets hygiene requirements for global supply chains.
Kosher & Halal Certified - Chemical processing pathways exclude prohibited raw materials.
REACH Registered - Substance dossier is registered for chemical import compliance within the European market.
Manufacturing Capacity & Quality Control
Production Infrastructure
Synthesis Reaction Control
Automated reactors control temperature during phthalic anhydride conversion stages.
Crystallization Chambers
Controlled cooling tanks regulate crystal nucleation to achieve uniform mesh sizes.
Fluidized Bed Drying
Fluidized bed dryers reduce moisture content to designated specifications.
Dust-Free Packaging
Enclosed pneumatic conveying systems transfer finished powder into packaging bags.
Quality Assurance
Impurity Profile Testing
HPLC measures residual ortho-toluene sulfonamide levels per batch.
Heavy Metal Screening
Atomic absorption spectroscopy tests trace metal levels.
Mesh Size Verification
Mechanical sieve shakers verify particle size distribution per batch.
Whiteness and Clarity
Spectrophotometers measure aqueous solution transmittance for color evaluation.
Packaging & Logistics
Packaging Operations
Moisture Barrier Liners
Polyethylene inner bags reduce moisture absorption during storage.
Multi-Wall Kraft Drums
Heavy-duty outer containers reduce physical damage during transportation.
Static Dissipative Bags
Grounded packaging configurations reduce static accumulation during product discharge.
Tamper-Evident Seals
Tamper-evident seals indicate package opening during transit and storage.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Climate-Controlled Warehousing
Storage zones maintain controlled humidity to reduce product caking.
Cross-Contamination Prevention
Dedicated transport vehicles separate shipments from strong odorous materials.
Traceable Batch Routing
Logistics systems track lot movements throughout distribution.
Applications
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Application Sector |
Technical Functions |
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Food & Beverage |
Used as a sweetener in soft drinks and baked goods. |
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Oral Care Products |
Functions as a sweetener and flavor-masking agent in oral care products. |
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Pharmaceuticals |
Applied as a sweetener excipient in chewable tablets and liquid syrups. |
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Animal Feed |
Enhances palatability in livestock dietary pre-mixes and feeds. |
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Electroplating Industry |
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