Product Information

 

Product Name

Potassium Sorbate FCC VIII / E202 – Granular/Powder

Chemical Name

2,4-Hexadienoic acid, Potassium Salt

CAS Number

24634-61-5; 590-00-1

Molecular Weight

150.22

Molecular Formula

C6H7O2K

 

Specifications

 

Appearance

White Granular or Powder

pH value

8.5 – 10.5 (10% water solution)

Assay

98.0 – 101.0%

Identification

Passes Test

Acidity (as Sorbic Acid)

1% max.

Alkalinity (Calc as K2CO3)

1% max.

Aldehyde (as formaldehyde)

0.1% max.

Loss on Drying

1% max.

Heavy Metals (as Lead)

10 ppm max.

Lead

2 ppm max.

Mercury

1 ppm max.

Arsenic

3 ppm max.

 

Packing Options

 

50 lb or 25 kg net cartons

Other packing options are available upon request

 

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