Sorbic Acid
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- Origin
- Production Capacity1000 Metric Ton per Month
- CategoryPreservatives
- Update Time2025-12-17
company profile
GT Distributions
- Contact: Ms.Mpho Aneke
- Tel: 27-761-0028622
- Number of Employees:
- Business Type: Manufacture & Trade
product details
- Standard:A
- Origin:
- Brand:Organic Sorbic Acid
Assay, on the anhy. basis : 99.0-101.0%
Melting range : 133-135∞C
Residue on ignition : 0.2 % max
Aldehydes (as formaldehyde) : 0.1% max
Arsenic (as As) : 3 ppm max
Mercury (Hg) : 1 ppm max
Lead : 2 ppm max
Water : 0.5 % max
Heavy metals (as Pb) : 10 ppm max
Sorbic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and maby organic solvents and it readily sublimes. Sorbic acid is used as an antimicrobial agent, fungicide, and preservative in foods. It can also be found in resins, coatings, oils, rubber, plastics, and lubricants.