Sodium Saccharin

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Sodium Saccharin is a white crystalline powder or granule with the chemical formula C₇H₄NNaO₃S·2H₂O. It is the sodium salt of saccharin, an artificial sweetener approximately 300–500 times sweeter than sucrose. This non-nutritive, zero-calorie sweetener is widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Packaged in 25kg containers, it is highly soluble in water, heat-stable, and has excellent shelf life, making it a cost-effective and versatile sweetening agent.

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Categories: Analytical Reagents, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHEMICALS, LABORATORY CHEMICALS, Nutraceutical Ingredients (pharmaceutical), PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICALS, Sweeteners Tags: Artificial sweetener, Non-Nutritive Sweetener, Pharmaceutical Sweetening Agent, Saccharin Sodium, White crystalline powder

Description

Uses
Primary Uses

Food & Beverage Industry

Tabletop Sweeteners: Used in sachets, tablets, and liquid sugar substitutes.
Beverages: Common in diet sodas, flavored waters, and powdered drink mixes.
Baked Goods: Provides sweetness without affecting caloric content.
Canned Fruits & Syrups: Adds sweetness in sugar-free or low-calorie variants.
Dairy Products: Used in low-calorie yogurts, flavored milks, and desserts.
Chewing Gum & Confectionery: Enhances sweetness and prolongs flavor release.
Processed Foods: Found in salad dressings, sauces, and pickled products.
Jams, Jellies & Marmalades: Used in sugar-free and diabetic-friendly versions.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Syrups & Oral Suspensions: Masks bitter taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Chewable Tablets & Lozenges: Enhances palatability for pediatric and geriatric patients.
Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Used in protein powders, effervescent tablets, and gummies.
Toothpastes & Mouthwashes: Improves taste while maintaining stability in formulations.
Cough Drops & Throat Lozenges: Provides sweetness without promoting tooth decay.

Personal Care & Oral Hygiene

Toothpaste: Adds sweetness without fermentable sugars; widely accepted in fluoride formulas.
Mouthwash & Oral Rinses: Provides long-lasting sweet taste without affecting pH.
Lip Balms & Glosses: Used to enhance flavor profile.
Medicated Creams & Ointments: Occasionally used to improve user acceptability in topical products.

Tobacco Industry

Flavor Enhancer in Smokeless Tobacco: Improves taste and palatability of chewing tobacco.
Cigarette Filters & Papers: Sometimes used in flavor-treated components.

Animal Feed & Pet Products

Pet Foods & Treats: Occasionally used to mask bitterness in medicated feeds.
Livestock Supplements: Improves palatability of mineral and vitamin premixes.

Secondary Uses

Electroplating Industry

Brightener in Nickel Electroplating Baths: Enhances deposit brightness and leveling properties.

Cosmetics & Fragrance

Lip Products & Flavored Cosmetics: Adds a sweet taste to flavored glosses and balms.

Industrial Applications

Chemical Intermediate: Used in synthesis of other sweetener-related compounds.
Analytical Reagent: Occasionally used in lab tests requiring trace detection or sweetening markers.

Laboratory & Research

Taste Research: Used in sensory studies related to sweet taste perception.

Pharmacokinetics Studies: Employed as a safe, traceable marker compound.

PRODUCT KEY FEATURES

Basic Identification Attributes

Chemical Name (IUPAC): Sodium 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide
Common/Trade Name: Sodium Saccharin
CAS Number: 6155-57-3
HS Code: 2925.11.00
Synonyms: Saccharin sodium salt dihydrate, Benzoic sulfimide sodium salt

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystalline powder or granules
Color & Odor: White; odorless or slightly sweet odor
Solubility: Freely soluble in water (1g dissolves in ~1.5 mL water at 20°C)
Sweetness Intensity: 300–500 times sweeter than sucrose
Melting Point: Decomposes above 228°C
pH (1% solution): 6.5–7.5
Molecular Weight: 241.19 g/mol (dihydrate)

Safety & Hazard Attributes

GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Toxicity: LD₅₀ (oral, rat) > 17,000 mg/kg
Exposure Limits: No established occupational limits; minimize dust generation
Allergen Status: Non-allergenic; generally well tolerated

Storage & Handling Attributes

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture and light
Container Type: 25kg fiber drums or HDPE-lined bags
Shelf Life: 36 months in sealed packaging
Handling Precautions: Avoid inhalation of dust; handle using standard hygiene practices

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

REACH Registered
FDA Approved (21 CFR 180.37) – Permitted in specific food categories
JECFA & Codex Alimentarius – Approved internationally as sweetener
E Number: E954
Complies with: USP/NF, FCC, EP, BP standards (depending on grade)
GRAS Status: Generally Recognized as Safe (when used as directed)

Environmental & Health Impact

Biodegradability: Slowly biodegradable
Ecotoxicity: Low environmental impact at normal use concentrations
Bioaccumulation: Not bioaccumulative

Aquatic Impact: Minimal toxicity in aquatic organisms at standard concentrations

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Safety Handling Precautions

PPE Required: Gloves, goggles, dust mask (in bulk handling)
Handling Guidelines: Use local ventilation in dust-prone areas
Storage Measures: Keep container tightly closed; segregate from acids and oxidizers

First Aid Measures