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Sorbic Acid

Sorbic Acid

Molecular Formula：C6H8O2
Molecular Weight：112.13
CAS NO：22500-92-1
Packaging：25Kg Bagged
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Sorbic Acid Product Quality Indicators
Analysis itemsSpecification
Food grade (GB 1886.39-2015 / FCC)Feed grade (such as GB/T 20385-2006)
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder or granules, odorless or slightly odorousWhite powder or granules
Sorbic acid content (%)≥99.0 (GB) / ≥99.5 (FCC)≥98.0
Melting point range (℃)132~135130~135
Moisture (%)≤0.5≤1.0
Ignition residue (%)≤0.1 (GB) / ≤0.2 (FCC)≤0.2
Heavy metals (calculated as Pb, ppm)≤10≤10
Arsenic (As, ppm)≤2≤5
Sulfates (calculated as SO₄, %)≤0.01≤0.02
Aldehydes (calculated as formaldehyde, %)≤0.1 (FCC)Not explicitly required
Readily carbonizable substancesPass the test (colorless or slightly yellow)Not explicitly required
Microbial limitsConform to food hygiene standards (such as mold ≤ 100 CFU/g)No requirement


Application Scope

1、‌‌Dairy products‌: The addition amount in cheese and yogurt is ≤1.0g/kg, which inhibits the reproduction of mold.

2、‌Baked products‌: The maximum use amount in bread and cake is 1.0g/kg, which extends the shelf life.

3、‌Beverages‌: The addition amount in juice and carbonated drinks is 0.2g/kg, which is suitable for pH ≤ 5.5 environment.‌

4、‌Cosmetics‌: Preservative in lotion and cream, the dosage is ≤0.6% (calculated as acid).

5、‌Rubber industry‌: Unsaturated acid modifier, which improves the weather resistance of materials.



【Label Description】

Food grade sorbic acid, Industrial grade sorbic acid
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