High Purity Potassium Sorbate 590-00-1

CAS No.: 590-00-1
Type.: Preservatives
Appearance: White powder
Molecular Formula： C6H7KO2
Shelf Life： -
Min Order Quantity: As requirements

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Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
Assay	99,0-101,0%
Water	≤ 0.5 %
Melting range	132-135℃
Residue on ignition	≤ 0.2 %
Aldehyde(as formaldehyde)	≤ 0.1 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 5 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 3 mg/kg
Heavy Metal (as Pb)	≤10 ppm max
Sulfated Ash	≤0.2% max

(1)Potassium Sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. Potassium Sorbate is used in the preparation of items such as maple syrup and milkshakes served by fast food restaurants. Potassium Sorbate can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit products.

(2) In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain Potassium Sorbate, which acts to prevent mold and microbes and to increase shelf life. Potassium Sorbate is used in quantities at which there are no known adverse health effects, over short periods of time.