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Potassium Sorbate food grade


CAS NO. :590-00-1

 

EINECS NO.: 246-376-1

 

Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, Potassium Salt

 

Chemical formulate:C6H7KO2 


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Introduction

Potassium sorbate, also known as potassium 2,4-hexadienate, is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, with the molecular formula C6H7O2K. It is a colorless or white flaky crystalline or crystalline powder. [1] Odorless or slightly odorous, exposed to air for a long time, prone to moisture absorption, oxidation and decomposition, and discoloration. Easy to dissolve in water (67.6g/100mL at 20 ℃), soluble in propylene glycol (5.8g/100mL) and ethanol (0.3g/10mL). Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid are commonly used organic preservatives, widely used for the preservation of food, cosmetics, and feed. Easy to be absorbed and metabolized by the human body, with no residue in the body and non-toxic.

Application

In the food industry as a preservative, anti-mold agent
Carton: 25kg Carton

Specification

TESTS

STANDARD

RESULTS

APPEARANCE

WHITE GRANULE

WHITE GRANULE

IDENTIFICATION

CONFORM

COMPLIES

HEAT STABILITY

NO DISCOLORATION(105°C,90min)

COMPLIES

ASSAY

99%-101%

100.8%

HEAVY METALS( as Pb)

10PPM MAX

LESS THAN 10PPM

ALKALINITY( as K2CO3)

1% MAX

LESS THAN 1%

ACIDITY ( as Sorbic acid)

1% MAX

LESS THAN 1%

 As

3 PPM MAX

LESS THAN 3 PPM

 Pb

2PPM MAX

LESS THAN 2 PPM

 Hg

1 PPM MAX

LESS THAN 1 PPM

ALDEHYDE( as Formaldehyde)

0.1% MAX

LESS THAN 0.1%

LOSS ON DRYING

1% MAX

0.09%

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