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.
Sodium Saccharin
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.
1. 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
2. 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)
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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)
6. 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
- 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
- Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; seek medical attention if symptoms persist
- Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water
- Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with clean water for several minutes
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth; seek medical advice if large quantity ingested
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Non-flammable; may decompose at high temperatures
- Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or CO₂
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen
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