About this product
Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG), CAS 6106-04-3, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid — a white crystalline powder used as a savoury (umami) flavour enhancer. We stock Food Grade material at 99% min assay, manufactured by Viswaat Chemicals Limited against FSSAI / food-grade compliant supply, packed in 25 kg bags. Held at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatched across South India.
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MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder; characteristic slight umami odour
- Purity
- 99.0% min (assay, dried basis)
- pH
- 6.7–7.2 (5% solution)
- Solubility
- Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag
- Grades Available
- Food grade (99% min)
- Lead Time
- Ex-stock to 5 working days
- Origin
- Domestic
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2922.42.20
- UN Number
- Not regulated
- Hazard Class
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Storage
- Cool, dry area away from moisture and strong odours. Keep tightly sealed.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from manufacture
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is monosodium glutamate (MSG) used for?
MSG — short for monosodium glutamate — is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, used as a savoury or umami flavour enhancer. We supply it as Food Grade material (99% min), a white crystalline powder, in 25 kg bags.
What is the CAS number for monosodium glutamate?
The food-grade monohydrate we supply is CAS 6106-04-3. Its HSN code is 2922 42 20.
Is monosodium glutamate the same as sodium glutamate or MSG powder?
Yes — monosodium glutamate, sodium glutamate and MSG powder all name the same material. We list it as Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG), CAS 6106-04-3.
What grade and specification of MSG do you supply?
We supply Food Grade (99% min) MSG against the manufacturer's published specification and the FCC food-grade monograph. Key values: assay 99.0 % w/w min on dried basis, loss on drying 0.5 % w/w max, pH (5% solution) 6.7 – 7.2, specific rotation [α] +24.5 to +25.5 degrees, chloride 0.1 % w/w max, arsenic 2 ppm max, lead 5 ppm max and heavy metals 10 ppm max.
What packaging is food grade MSG supplied in, and can you dispatch it from Chennai?
MSG is supplied in 25 kg bags, stocked at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatched across South India. Store it cool and dry away from strong odours; shelf life is 24 months from manufacture and it is non-hazardous for transport. For a quote, call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096.
Can I get a TDS and MSDS for monosodium glutamate?
Yes. A technical data sheet (document SPC-TDS-PWD-032) and a material safety data sheet are both available for download on this product page.
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