Details:
Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate
2,4-di-ethene acid kalium
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
CAS No.: 590-00-1
EINECS No.: 246-376-1
Appearance: White crystal or crystalline powder
Form: Powder, Granular, Shpere
Quality standard: GB13736-92, FCC-V
Description:
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.
TEST ITEM | FCC-V | GB13736-92 |
Assay, % | 98.0-101.0 | 98.0-102.0 |
Clarity | -- | Passes test |
Acidity | Passes test | -- |
Alkalinity | Passes test | Passes test |
Loss on drying , ≤% | 1 | 1 |
Chloride, ≤% | -- | 0.018 |
Sulphate, ≤% | -- | 0.038 |
Heavy metals(as Pb), ≤% | -- | 0.001 |
Aidehyde | -- | 0.001 |
Arsenic, ≤% | 0.0002 | 0.0003 |
Lead, ≤mg/kg | 2 | -- |
Application:
It is used for food, cosmetic, medical health product and preservative for tobacco As unsaturated acid,it also used in resins,spices and rubber industries.
Packing:
(1)25kg or 50kg(net weight)carton lined with plastics bag
(2)30kg(net weight)fiber drum lined with plastics bag
(3)25kg(net weight)woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastics bag.
Storage:
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.
Shelf life:
2 years
