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CAS No.: | 24634-61-5 |
Formula: | C6h7ko2 |
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Potassium sorbate, scientifically known as potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, stands as the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its molecular formula is C6H7O2K. This preservative features a white to light yellow appearance, available as scale crystals, crystal particles, or crystal powder. It is odorless or slightly odorous. Notably, it absorbs moisture easily when exposed to air for extended periods and may oxidize, causing discoloration. It dissolves in water, propylene glycol, and ethanol, making it a versatile ingredient often used to preserve various products.
Celebrated for its effectiveness, potassium sorbate finds its place as a trusted food preservative across multiple industries. Predominantly utilized in the food and feed processing sectors, it extends its benefits to cosmetics, resins, spices, and rubber industries. However, its paramount application remains in food preservation and animal feed, providing unmatched protection and quality retention.
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Standard
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Appearance
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White granular/Powder
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Assay (C6H7KO2) (%)
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99.9-101
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Dissociation Alkali (as K2CO3)
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Complies
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Acidity or Alkalinity (%)
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≤1
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Aldehyde (as HCHO) (%)
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≤0.1
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Chloride (as CI) (%)
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≤0.018
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Sulfate (as SO4) (%)
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≤0.038
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Heavy Metals(as Pb) (ppm)
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≤10
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Arsenic (As) (%)
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≤0.0003 (as AS2O3)
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Loss on drying (%)
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≤1.0
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Clarity
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Complies
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