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| CAS No.: | 22500-92-1 |
| Formula: | C6h8o2 |
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Product Name: Sorbic acid
Other Name:2,4-hexadienoic acid
CAS: 22500-92-1
Sorbic 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.
Specification of Sorbic acid:
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Item
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FCC IV STANDARD
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TEST RESULT
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Identification
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Conform To Standard
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CONFORM TO STANDARD
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Appearance
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White Granular
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White Granular
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Assay
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99.0 ~ 101.0%
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100.36%
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Free Acid (as Sorbic Acid)
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< 1%
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<1%
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Free Alkali (as K2CO3)
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< 1%
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0.45%
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Heavy Metals (as Pb)
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≤ 10 Ppm
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LESS THAN 10 PPM
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Arsenic (as As)
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≤ 3 Ppm
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LESS THAN 3 PPM
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Loss On Drying
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≤ 1.0%
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0.30%
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Lead
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≤ 2Ppm
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LESS THAN 2 PPM
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Mercury
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≤ 1Ppm
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NONE
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Aldehydes
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<0.1%
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<0.1%
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Chloride(as CI)
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≤0.1%
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<0.1%
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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.
Package :25kg craft paper bag, 25KG/ Drum;
Storage Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place
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