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Potassium sorbate

Identification:

Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate

Synonyms: Kalium sorbat ;2,4-di-ethene acid kalium; Potassium 2,4-Hexadienoate;

CAS No.: 24634-61-5;590-00-1

Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2

E-Code: E202

 

Properties:

White powder or granular, very easily soluble in water, also soluble in alcohol.

 

Specifications:

Assay

98.0-101.0

Acidity(as sorbic acid)

1% max

Alkalinity(as K2CO3)

1% max

Loss on drying

1% max

Heavy metals(as Pb)

10ppm max

Arsenic

3ppm max

 

Application:

Used as preservative in food industry, it is effective to mold and other mushroom which likes air. The preservative effect decreases white PH value increases. The most suitable scope is PH 5-6. Potassium sorbate has no poisonous or side effect. Mainly used in soy sauce, sausage, meat and many kinds of drinks, etc.

 

Packing Storage:

25kg (net weight)/carton lined with plastics bag,25kg(net weight)woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastics bag.
Kept in tightly closed containers, it should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from moisture and hot. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid to damage bags.