Potassium sorbate is mainly used as food preservatives, because it has a very strong inhibition of mold and spoilage bacteria, and it is very soluble in water, so it is widely used. Potassium sorbate has been recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a safe,effective food preservative and does not change the original nature of food ;so widely used in food and feed processing industry, also used in cosmetics, cigarettes, resins, spices and rubber industries.
CAS No. 24634-61-5
Chemical Formula .C6H7KO2
EINECS.246-376-1
Package .25kg Bag or Carton or Durm packing
Storage .Store in a cool and dry place
Shelf Life.24Months
| SPECIFICATION |
STANDARD (FCC IV) |
TEST RESULT |
| Appearance |
white to off-white granular |
Complied |
| Melting point/ range( ºC) |
270ºC |
Complied |
| Assay(dry basis) |
99.0-101.0% |
100.01% |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 1% |
0.24% |
| Acidity(as sorbic acid) |
Passes test(≤1.0%) |
Complied |
| PH-Value (5% water solution) |
8.5-10.5 |
9.5 |
| Free Alkalinity (as K2CO3) |
Passes test(≤1%) |
Complied |
| Arsenic(as As) |
Not more than 2ppm |
Complied |
| Heavy metals(as pb) |
Not more than 10ppm |
Complied |
| Lead |
Not more than 2ppm |
Complied |
| Aldehydes(as formaldehyde)% |
≤0.1% |
Complied |
| Zinc,ppm |
≤0.1ppm |
Complied |
| Cadmium,ppm |
≤0.1ppm |
Complied |
| Sulfate(as SO4 2-),ppm |
≤380ppm |
Complied |
| Chloride,ppm |
≤180ppm |
Complied |
| Mercury,ppm |
≤1ppm |
Complied |
| Heat Stability |
No discoloration after 24hours at 105ºC |
Complied |
| Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
Complied |
Widely used in canned fruits and vegetables, canned fish, dried meat, desserts, dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
Packing ng Transportation
| Packing ang Transportation |
Packing way:
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(2) 20kg/25kg Paper carton
(3) 25kg Paper drum/Plastic drum
(4) 1200kg lBC Drum
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