Egg White Powder
Dried Egg White
- CAS
- 9006-50-2
- EC
- 618-431-3
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Animal Nutrition
Egg White Powder (CAS 9006-50-2) is dried albumin obtained from chicken eggs, a white to off-white powder with a protein content of 80-90%, supplied as a food grade ingredient for baking, meringues, protein supplements and animal feed. Density 0.5-0.7 g/cm³, soluble in water forming foams, hygroscopic; produced by spray-drying pasteurized egg whites, used as protein source in food and lab.
Typical Properties
| Molecular weight | 172.139 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Form | powder |
| Boiling point | 61 °C |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Egg White Powder
Applications
Used in food for baking and meringues; in supplements for protein; in pharmaceuticals for binders; in cosmetics for thickening; in lab for electrophoresis; in animal feed for nutrition.
Safety & Risks
May cause allergies in sensitive people; dust irritates eyes and respiratory. Low toxicity but GRAS; stable. Use PPE; no major risks but avoid in egg allergies.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg kraft paper bags with moisture barriers or fiber drums; store in dry warehouses.