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CAS No.: | 24634-61-5 |
Formula: | C6h7ko2 |
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Meet Potassium Sorbate, scientifically known as potassium 2,4-hexadienoate. This remarkable compound is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, possessing the molecular formula C6H7O2K. Displaying as elegant white to light yellow crystals, this substance can appear in scale, particle, or powder form. It is either odorless or faintly aromatic, with an inherent tendency to absorb moisture and undergo oxidation when exposed to the air for extended periods. Soluble in water, propylene glycol, and ethanol, Potassium Sorbate is a versatile ingredient renowned for its preservative properties.
Widely acclaimed as a food preservative, Potassium Sorbate finds extensive use across diverse sectors, including the food and feed processing industries. Its utility extends to cosmetics, resins, spices, and rubber industries, with its primary application being food preservation. When it comes to feed, Potassium Sorbate is unmatched.
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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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