Potassium Sorbate
Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight: 150.22
CAS: 590-00-1
Character: White to light yellow, flaky crystalline granule or powder. Odorless or slight odor. Deliquescent, decomposed, and coloring when stored in air for a long time. Relative density is 1.363. Melting point is 270ºC (decomposed). Highly soluble in water. The pH value of aqueous solution with 1% is between 7 and 8.
Product Description
As a high-effective preservative recommended by FAO and WHO, Having a stronger inhibition effect than sterilization effect,Potassium Sorbate can effectively prolong the preservation time of the food without changing the original flavor. The antisepsis effect of Potassium Sorbate is 5-10 times as much as that of sodium benzoate.
Potassium sorbate, the potassium salt of sorbic acid, is a commonly used preservative in food with the European food additive number E202. Generally, it is synthetic, vegan and gluten-free.
This ingredient is used to protect food from spoilage and therefore prolong the food shelf life by slowing the growth of molds and yeasts. You may have seen it in the label of wines, cheeses, cider, mead, soft drinks, and baked goods.
Specification:
Items | Standard |
Identification | Confirm Standard |
Appearance | White Granular |
Assay | 98.0-100.0 % |
Acidity | ≤ 1% |
Alkalinity | ≤ 1% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 PPM |
Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 3 PPM |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 1% |
Lead | ≤ 2 PPM |
Usage: Preservative; Mildew-retarding agent.
Packing: Packed with polythene bag as the inner layer and polywoven bag as the outer layer. Net weight of each bag is 25kg.
Storage and Transport: Store in a dry, clean, and ventilative warehouse. Keep away from water and moisture during transport. Unload with care to avoid damaging the bags. Keep away from moisture and heat.
