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Physical & Chemical Properties.:
Color less crystals of a white crystalline powder
Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol.
It is unstable if not sealed well, will be oxidized into colored ones and absorbing moistures in case in air for long time.
Application.:
Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and Yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider and baked goods.
Potassium sorbate has been used extensively in drink, Vegetables in soy, tobacco, drugs, cosmetics, agriculturals products, forage and other domain.
Packing.:
1). Net 25 kg kraft bags
2). Net 25 kg carton
3). According to customers' requirement
Quality standard.: ( see table )
The quality conforms to BP / E211 / FCC Standard.
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Potassium sorbate index |
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Index |
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Content |
99-101% |
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Loss on drying |
≤1.0% after drying at 105 °C for 3 hours |
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Melting range |
133-135 ℃ |
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Acidity or alkalinity |
≤ 0.1% (as sorbic acid or K2CO3) |
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Aldehydes |
≤ 0.1%, calculated as formaldehyde |
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Arsenic |
≤3 ppm |
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Heavy metal |
≤10 ppm |
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Lead |
≤5 ppm |
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Mercury |
≤1 ppm |
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Sulfate |
≤0.02% |
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Chloride |
≤0.01% |
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Organic volatile impurities |
Qualified with regulations |
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Shelf life |
2 years |