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TYPES OF SYNCAL® SACCHARIN

Once the decision has been made to use saccharin, the appropriate type and form must be selected. There are three types of saccharin commercially available: sodium, calcium, and “insoluble” (acid) saccharin. Two physical forms are available: granular and powder.

Sodium saccharin is the most commonly used saccharin. It comes in a variety of particle sizes and concentrations. SYNCAL GS and GSD are 85% sodium saccharin, and the remaining 15% is moisture. Both forms are water soluble granular crystals: particle size distribution varies between the two grades. The powder forms, SYNCAL S and SYNCAL SDS, have been ground and spray dried, respectively. The SYNCAL S powder is dried to 95% saccharin with 5% moisture; the SYNCAL SDS (Spray Dried Powder) is dried to 99% saccharin with 1% moisture. The granulars are typically used in situations where the saccharin will be dissolved, and the powders find many uses in dry mixes and pharmaceuticals.

Calcium saccharin (SYNCAL CaS) has improved taste characteristics over sodium saccharin, and has gained recent popularity. It is also water-soluble. SYNCAL CaS is currently used in tabletop sweeteners, diet fountain drinks, and various other products.

“Insoluble” saccharin (SYNCAL SDI) is the acid form of saccharin. It is used in many pharmaceuticals and is only slightly soluble in water. This and other comparative information is summarized in the attached table.

SYNCAL sodium saccharin and acid saccharin meet or exceed Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) specifications required by the Food and Drug Administration, current at the time of issuance of this data sheet. SYNCAL sodium saccharin and acid saccharin products also meet European Pharmacopeia standards. SYNCAL calcium saccharin meets FCC specifications.

Product & Trade Name	Description	Approx. Water Content	Properties
SYNCAL® GS 128-44-9	Sodium Saccharin Granular sized	15%	Uniform granular crystals Molecular Weight: 241.4 Melting Point: > 300°C
SYNCAL® GSD 128-44-9	Sodium Saccharin Granular 25-40 Mesh	15%	Finer granular size than GS, limited availability Molecular Weight: 241.4 Melting Point: > 300°C
SYNCAL® S 128-44-9	Sodium Saccharin Powder	5%	Dry ground powder Molecular Weight: 216.0 Melting Point: > 300°C
SYNCAL® SDS 128-44-9	Sodium Saccharin, Spray Died Powder	1%	Spray dried sodium saccharin powder, very low moisture, very fine particle size Molecular Weight: 207.2 Melting Point: > 300°C
SYNCAL® CaS 6485-34-3	Calcium Saccharin Powder	8%	Powder, tastes better to humans, less aftertaste Molecular Weight: 439.1 Melting Point: > 300°C
SYNCAL® SDI 81-07-2	Acid Saccharin, Insoluble	1%	Powder, acid form of saccharin Molecular Weight: 183.18 Melting Point: 228-229°C

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Intermediates

PMC Specialties Group has research capabilities including synthesis of molecules and development of processes using alkylation, amidation, chlorination, diazotization, esterification, hydrogenation, nitration, oxidation and sulfonation technologies. This custom capability combines a research staff, engineering team, and a skilled production staff to deliver the right intermediate to produce chemicals as a custom supplier in quantities ranging from single drum to truckload quantities.

High Intensity Sweetener

PMC Specialties Group, Inc. (PMC SG) is one of the world’s most responsible producer of saccharin. The products are trademarked as SYNCAL® for food and drink, Sweetchew for animal feed, and SHERBRITE® for electroplating. PMC SG is committed to continuously improving health, safety, and environmental quality.

Corrosion Inhibitor

COBRATEC® brand Corrosion Inhibitors are used in the following applications: aircraft/runway deicer, antifreeze solutions, cleaners and detergents, coatings, copper and brass anti-tarnish, electronics, flooring, fuels, inks, hydraulic fluids, lacquers, lubricants, metal working fluids, packaging materials, photography, polishes and polymers, powdered metals, steel tire cords, vapor phase, and water recirculating systems. Antioxidants are also available.

Flavors & Fragrances

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