Calcium bromate

Calcium bromate (CAS 10102-75-7) is an inorganic calcium salt of bromic acid used industrially as an oxidizing agent.

Where is Calcium bromate used?

• Food processing: dough conditioner and flour treatment agent
• Commercial baking: flour improver that accelerates dough maturation and achieves consistent loaf height
• Water treatment: biocidal and oxidizing roles in disinfection processes
• Bleaching agent: supports flour whitening where oxidative treatment of wheat flour is permitted
• Specialty chemical formulations requiring controlled bromate ion release
• It strengthens gluten networks to improve bread volume and crumb structure.

Good to know: Food-grade material is subject to purity standards aligned with regional food additive regulations such as FCC or USP.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging in multi-kilogram bags or drums