Benzoic Acid
Benzoic Acid for animal feed, supplied from audited Chinese mills with a full specification and certificate of analysis on enquiry.
About this ingredient
Benzoic acid is an organic acid used mainly in swine feed, where it lowers gastric and urinary pH. The gastric effect improves protein digestion and suppresses pathogens around weaning; the urinary effect reduces ammonia release from slurry.
It is corrosive to some mill equipment and has a distinct odour, so handling and dosing equipment need checking before a first order. It is often used alongside other organic acids rather than alone.
Where it is used
- Piglet diets around weaning
- Grower and finisher swine, for slurry ammonia control
- Acidifier blends
- Urinary pH management in breeding stock
Formulation note
Benzoic acid is often used in combination with other organic acids. Check your mill's dosing and handling equipment before the first order, because the acid is corrosive to some metals and has a strong odour.
Specification on request
We have not published a full specification sheet for this ingredient yet. Send us your tonnage and destination port and we will return the complete specification, a recent certificate of analysis and a delivered price.
Buying Benzoic Acid from China
- Minimum order: one container.
- Terms: FOB Chinese port or CIF your destination port.
- Packing: standard export bags, with jumbo bags or custom packing on request.
- Shelf life: 12 months when stored dry and sealed.
- Quality: every lot is tested before shipment, and SGS, Intertek or CCIC inspection can be arranged at the load port.
- Documents: certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus health or phytosanitary certificates where your import rules require them.
Frequently asked questions
Why is benzoic acid used in pig feed?
It lowers gastric pH, which supports protein digestion and pathogen control around weaning, and lowers urinary pH, which reduces ammonia release from slurry.
Is benzoic acid safe to handle in a feed mill?
It needs normal chemical handling care. It can irritate skin and eyes and can corrode some equipment, so staff should use protective equipment and dosing systems should be checked.
Is benzoic acid approved as a feed additive?
It is authorised for swine in several markets, with limits by species and age. Confirm the permitted use and maximum level in your country before ordering.
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Tell us the product, the tonnage and the port
Send those three things and we come back with a delivered price, a full specification and a recent certificate of analysis. Usually the same working day.