Description

1. Product Overview

Food Grade Carbon Dioxide (E290) is a high-purity carbon dioxide gas specifically manufactured for applications requiring compliance with food and beverage industry standards. It is widely used in carbonation, modified atmosphere packaging, refrigeration, and food preservation processes. The product delivers consistent quality, safety, and performance, making it a critical ingredient for beverage producers, food processors, and cold-chain operations. As demand for packaged foods and carbonated beverages continues to expand globally, Food Grade Carbon Dioxide (E290) remains strategically important for maintaining product quality, shelf life, and production efficiency.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
• Product Designation: Food Grade Carbon Dioxide — E290
• Purity Level: ≥99.9%
• Grade: Food Grade
• Appearance: Colorless gas
• Odor: Odorless
• Physical Form: Compressed gas or liquefied gas
• Molecular Weight: 44.01 g/mol
• Density: Approximately 1.98 kg/m³ (gas at standard conditions)
• Packaging Options:
  • High-pressure cylinders
  • Liquid CO₂ tanks
  • ISO tank containers
  • Bulk tanker deliveries
• Shelf Life: Indefinite under recommended storage conditions
• Storage Conditions: Store in approved pressure vessels away from excessive heat and direct sunlight

3. Core Industrial Applications

Food Grade Carbon Dioxide (E290) serves numerous industries where purity, safety, and process efficiency are essential.

• Food & Beverage Industry
  • Carbonation of soft drinks, sparkling water, and alcoholic beverages
  • Inert gas blanketing to prevent oxidation
  • Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for extended shelf life
• Cold Chain & Refrigeration
  • Dry ice production
  • Cryogenic freezing of meat, seafood, fruits, and prepared foods
  • Temperature-controlled transportation
• Food Processing
  • Preservation and packaging operations
  • pH control and process optimization
• Agriculture & Greenhouses
  • CO₂ enrichment to improve crop growth and productivity

Compared with alternative preservation and cooling technologies, Food Grade Carbon Dioxide provides superior efficiency, lower operating costs, enhanced product freshness, and reliable process performance.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Consistent high-purity quality meeting international food industry requirements
• Reliable global supply capability for long-term procurement programs
• Efficient logistics network supporting cylinder, bulk, and ISO tank deliveries
• Competitive pricing for industrial-scale consumption
• Environmentally responsible utilization and recovery practices that support sustainability initiatives
• Comprehensive technical documentation and quality certificates available upon request
• Strong support for customized supply agreements and volume requirements
• Dependable performance across beverage production, packaging, refrigeration, and food preservation applications

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity (20-Foot ISO Tank Container): Approximately 20–22 MT
• Loading Capacity (40-Foot Container with Cylinders): Depending on cylinder configuration and customer requirements
• Supply Formats: Bulk liquid, ISO tanks, cylinders, and customized industrial packaging solutions