POTASSIUM SORBATE
Chemical name ： Potassium sorbate, 2,4-di-ethene acid kalium
Molecular formula ： C6H7KO2
Molecular weight ： 150.22
CAS No.: 24634-61-5
EINECS No.: 246-376-1
FEMA No.: 2921
Specificity ： white crystal or crystalline powder.
Uses: It is used for food, cosmetic, medical health product and anti-mortify for tobacco. As unsaturated acid, it also used as resin, aromatics and rubber industry.
Parameters Specification
Identification------------------------------------------Conform
Assay --------------------------------------------------98.0-101.0 %
Alkalinity (as K2CO3) ------------------------------1.0 % max
Acidity (as Sorbic Acid) ----------------------------1.0 % max
Aldehyde (as Formaldehyde) -----------------------0.1 % max
Lead (Pb) ----------------------------------------------5 mg/kg max
Mercury (Hg) ----------------------------------------1 mg/kg max
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -------------------------------2 mg/kg max
Arsenic ------------------------------------------------3 mg/kg max
Loss on Drying ---------------------------------------1.0 % max
Conclusion: The goods conform to FCCIV/E202 edition/ HALAL certificate/ KOSHER certificate/ ISO HACCP certificate
Application: The extent of use and dosage for reference of sorbic acid and potassium sorbate, the first choice of food preservatives worldwide.