Saccharin Sodium

Sodium saccharin uses

Sodium saccharin (cas 128-44-9) is widely used in the following industries.

1. Sodium saccharin can be used for food, such as cold drinks, beverages, jelly, popsicles, pickles, cakes, preserved fruits, protein sugar, etc. It is used in the food industry and sweet food making for diabetics. Sodium saccharin is a commonly used synthetic sweetening agent.
2. Feed additives: pig feed, sweetener, etc.
3. Daily chemical industry: toothpaste, mouthwash, eyedrops, etc.
4. Electroplating industry. Electroplating sodium saccharin is mainly used in electroplating nickel and is used as brightener. Adding a small amount of saccharin sodium can improve the brightness and softness of nickel plating. The general use is 0.1–0.3 grams sodium saccharin per liter of medicinal liquid.

The sodium saccharin consumption in electroplating industry is larger, and the total export accounts for the majority of China’s output.

Sales situation of sodium saccharin (cas 128-44-9)

In recent years, the sodium saccharin is mainly exported to the United States, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. In China, the real sales volume is not large, especially in food applications. The main application is in other non food industries.

Matters needing attention

Sodium saccharin is an organic chemical synthetic product. It is a food additive rather than a food. It has no nutritional value except for the sweet sensation on taste. When eating more saccharin, it will affect the normal secretion of digestive enzymes, reduce the absorption capacity of the small intestine, and reduce appetite.