Potassium Sorbate
CAS# 24634-61-5
Property
- Identification
- Appearance
- Purity
- Melting Point Range
- Loss on Drying
- pH
- Alkalinity
- Acidity
- Heavy Metals (as Pb)
- Arsenic (as As)
- Lead
- Aldehyde (as Formaldehyde)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Heat stability test (90 min, 105 °C)
Unit
- %
- °C
- % at 105 °C
- mg/kg
- mg/kg
- mg/kg
- %
- mg/kg
Specification
- Passes Test
- White Granular or white powder
- 98.0-101.0
- 133-135
- 1 Maximum
- 8.5 – 10.5
- Passes Test (about 1%)
- Passes Test (about 1%)
- 10 Maximum
- 3 Maximum
- 2 Maximum
- 0.1 Maximum
- 1 Maximum
- No discoloration after heating
Application
Potassium Sorbate is a common antimicrobial and preservative used in a wide variety of foods and personal care products. Potassium Sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeasts and bacteria to preserve the freshness and quality of foods, beverages, or cosmetic products.
Grades Available
FCC, Kosher
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bags, 50 lb boxes, or 20 lb pails. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
2, 4 - Hexadienoic Acid, Potassium Salt; Sorbic Acid, Potassium Salt
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2.K
Market Segment
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals
Product Uses
Bacteriostatic, Body Wash, Cheese, Eye Cream, Food Preservative, Fruit Products, Hair Care, Hand Cream, Margarine, Pickled Vegetables, Preservative, Shampoo, Shower Gels, Skin Care