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Potassium Sorbate

FCC IV/BP93/USP23

China

Formula: C₆H₇KO₂ 　　　　　　　　　　　　Mol. Wt: 150.22

Description: White, regular granular.

Solubility: Very soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol.

Functional use: Preservative.

Packing and storage: 25kg net in cardboard box with inner PE bag. Protected from light.

Analysis:

Assay (on dry matter)	99.0%~101.0%
Alkalinity (as K₂CO₃)	Passes test (about 1%)
Acidity ( as Sorbic acid)	Passes test (about 1%)
Heavy metals(as Pb)	10PPM Max
Arsenic	3PPM Max
Clarity and color of solution	Passes test
Aldehydes(as HCHO)	0.10% Max
Loss on drying	1.0% Max