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Sorbic acid, C6H8O2 (E200), is an effective inhibitor of the growth of most moulds, food.com/product/110001-p1/yeasts.html" target='_blank'> Yeasts and many bacteria. It is widely employed in beverage, dairy and other food applications to prevent microbiological growth and extend the normal shelf life of the product.
Specification of Sorbic acid
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Specifications |
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Appearance: |
White crystalline powder |
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Assay: |
99.0 °C 101% |
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Melting point: |
132 - 135 oC |
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Loss on drying: |
0.5% max |
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Heavy metals(as Pb): |
0.001% max |
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Arsenic: |
0.0003% max |
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Residue on ignition: |
0.2% max |