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Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate; 2,4-di-ethene acid kalium

CAS Number:68-04-2

EINECS Number: 246-376-1

Chemical Formula: C6H7KO2

Molecular weight: 150.22

Product Standard: FCC/GB/EP/USP

Packaging:

1)25kg (net weight) carton lined with plastic bags.

2)25kg (net weight) woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastic bags.

Storage Condition: Keep well closed in its original packing in a cool and dry place.

Shelf life: 2 years.

Buying Guide:

Potassium Sorbate Buying Guide

Mondstar offers a diverse range of chemical products and is your preferred supplier of food additives and ingredients, providing high-quality potassium sorbate powder, columnar, and spherical wholesale and export services. For more information, you can directly contact [email protected] or call +86-17303712627.

Product Overview

Potassium sorbate is a colorless or white granular powder with good solubility in water and a slightly sour taste. The density of potassium sorbate is 1.26 g/cm3. Potassium sorbate e202 is easily soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. Potassium sorbate aqueous solution is clear and colorless. Potassium sorbate is soluble has a mildly acidic taste, and is commonly used in the food industry as an effective food-grade preservative.

Specifications

Item	Unit	FCC	GB13736-1992
Content	%	99.00~101.0	98.00~102.0
Clarity	--	Pass Test	Pass Test
Free Alkali(as K2CO3)	--	Pass Test	Pass Test
Aldehyde( as HCHO)	%	-	0.1
Loss on drying	%	1	1
Chloride (CL)	%	-	0.018
Sulfate(SO4)	%	-	0.038
Heavy Metals(Pb)	%	0.001	0.001
Arsenic (As)	%	0.0003	0.0003
Lead	mg/kg	2	-

The main application of Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate in food is commonly used as a microbial growth inhibitor in baked goods, cheese, yogurt, dried meats, pickles, soft drinks, juices, and wines.
Potassium sorbate in animal feed preserves livestock feed and prevents mold contamination. It is also added to pet food to maintain freshness.
Potassium sorbate in pharmaceuticals is used as an antimicrobial preservative in vitamin supplements and herbal remedies, as well as in various pharmaceutical products.
Potassium sorbate in skin care and personal care products, such as creams, gels, shampoos, and lotions, acts as a broad-spectrum preservative against fungi, bacteria, and yeast.
As an industrial biocide, potassium sorbate uses include applications as a fungistatic additive in coatings, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, fuels, textiles and construction materials to prevent microbial deterioration.