Chemical Name:Potassium sorbate
CAS No.: 24634-61-5
Potassium sorbate information
Chemical Name:Potassium sorbate
CAS No.: 24634-61-5
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight: 150.22
Appearance: White flakes
Potassium sorbate specification
| Item | Result |
| Appearance | White Granular or Powder |
| Identification | Conform |
| Assay | 99,0~101,0 % |
| Alkalinity (as K2CO3) | ≤1.0% |
| Acidity (as Sorbic Acid) | ≤1.0 % |
| Aldehyde (as Formaldehyde) | ≤1.0 % |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Ash | Free |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0 % |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirements |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Conclusion | The goods conform to FCC IX edition |
Potassium sorbate Usage
1. Low toxicity, high efficiency acid preservative
2. Used as an inhibitor of mold and yeast
3. As a mold inhibitor
Potassium sorbate Packaging
Packing: 25KG carton or Customer specified packaging
Potassium sorbate Storage
Sheltered, dry, dark place for storage.
