Food Grade Powder Food Additive Sorbic Acid

• CAS No.: 110-44-1
• Formula: C6h8o2
• EINECS: 203-768-7
• Composition: Sorbic Acid
• Type: Beverage Preservatives
• Effect: Antiseptic
• Model NO.: Sorbic Acid
• Resource: Inorganic Chemical Preservatives
• Quality: Food Grade
• Color: White
• Content: Min 99%
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• Transport Package: Bag
• Specification: 25kg/carton
• Trademark: SINOCHEM
• Origin: China

Product Description

Sorbic acid
Sorbic acid CAS 110-44-1 or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. Sorbic acid has the chemical formula C6H8O2. Sorbic acid is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. Sorbic acid was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.

 

Functions and Applications

1.Sorbic Acid is soluble in water and can be used as Preservatives.    
2.Sorbic Acid can be widely used as food ingredient or food additive in our daily life.
3.Sorbic Acid is mainly used in food, beverages, tobacco, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries. As an unsaturated acid.    

4.Sorbic Acid also can be used in resins, spices and rubber industry.
 

Item	FCC IV STANDARD	TEST RESULT
Identification	Conform To Standard	CONFORM TO STANDARD
Appearance	White Granular	White Granular
Assay	99.0 ~ 101.0%	100.36%
Free Acid (as Sorbic Acid)	< 1%	<1%
Free Alkali (as K2CO3)	< 1%	0.45%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 Ppm	LESS THAN 10 PPM
Arsenic (as As)	≤ 3 Ppm	LESS THAN 3 PPM
Loss On Drying	≤ 1.0%	0.30%
Lead	≤ 2Ppm	LESS THAN 2 PPM
Mercury	≤ 1Ppm	NONE
Aldehydes	<0.1%	<0.1%
Chloride(as CI)	≤0.1%	<0.1%