Food Additive Ingredients Manufacturer E202 Preservative CAS: 24634-61-5 Potassium Sorbate

• CAS No.: 24634-61-5; 590-00-1
• Formula: C6h7o2
• EINECS: 246-376-1
• Composition: Potassium Sorbate
• Type: Food Preservative
• Effect: Antiseptic
• Model NO.: Food Grade
• Resource: Inorganic Chemical Preservatives
• Appearance: White Granular or Powder
• Assay: 98.0-101%
• E No.: E202
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Melting Point: 270 ºC
• Flashing Point: 139.9 ºC
• pH: 7.0-8.0
• Density: 1.36g/cm3
• Water Solubility: Easily Soluble
• Transport Package: 25kg Carton
• Specification: Granular&Powder
• Trademark: SINSUR
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2916190090
• Production Capacity: 500mt/Month

Product Description

Product Description

Potassium sorbate is a white crystalline powder or granular. It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.

Physical Properties:

Molecular Weight	150.22
Melting Point	270 ºC
Flashing Point	139.9 ºC
Density	1.36g/cm3
pH	7-8
Water Solubility	Easily Soluble

 

Specification:

Test Item	Unit	The Standard
Description		White granular or powder
Identification	-	A1:10 aqueous solution responds to the flame test for potassium. Add a few drop of bromine TS to 2 ml of a 1:10 solution. The color disappears.
Assay (dry basis)	%	98.0-101.0
Acidity(as sorbic acid)	%	1.0Max.
Alkalinity(as K2CO3)	%	1.0Max.
Lead	ppm	2 Max.
Loss of drying	%	1.0Max.

 

Application

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its primary use is as a food preservative. Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked foods. It is with high preservative efficiency, high safety, good stability and application flexibility advantages. Also, it is used in many personal care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms for shelf stability.

Packaging & Shipping

25kg carton

Storage

Potassium sorbate should be stored in a well-closed container, protected from light, at cool and dry places.

Company Profile

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