Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is highly efficient, safe, and nonpoisonous food antioxidants. Despite being one of many preservatives available on the market, Potassium Sorbate is one of the best, due to its harmlessness and versatility. Potassium Sorbate is largely produced synthetically.
Technical aspects
Potassium Sorbate is a tasteless and odorless powder. According to the FDA it is considered safe to use, breaking down in the body into water and carbon dioxide. Potassium Sorbate is on the list of preservatives that may be used with restrictions in cosmetic products, its maximum allowable concentration in the final product is 0.6%, calculated as Sorbic Acid. It works best in an acidic environment, if not – its properties are much weaker.
| Physical and chemical characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99 – 101% |
| Loss on drying (105℃, 3h) | 1% Max. |
| Heat Stability | No change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105℃ |
| Acidity (as C6H8O2) | 1% Max. |
| Alkalinity (as K2CO3) | 1% Max. |
| Chloride (as Cl) | 0.018% Max. |
| Aldehydes (as formaldehyde) | 0.1% Max. |
| Sulfate (as SO4) | 0.038% Max. |
| Lead (Pb) | 5 mg/kg Max. |
| Arsenic (As) | 3 mg/kg Max. |
| Mercury (Hg) | 1 mg/kg Max. |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 10 mg/kg Max. |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Meets the requirements |
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Storage period
The shelf life of Potassium Sorbate is 24 months.
Packaging
Foodcom supplies its Business Partners with Potassium Sorbate in 25 kg bags.
Application
Potassium Sorbate is used in various types of packaged foods to prevent it from being spoiled during production and packaging process, but also throughout their shelf life.
Potassium Sorbate is safe for use in cosmetics in limited concentrations. It can be found in many cosmetic products such as face creams, elixirs, oils, facial cleansers, lotions, foot and hand creams, hair masks, conditioners, trichological products, and more.
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