Sorbitol
Sorbitol
HS Code : 29152100 | CAS NO. : 64-19-7
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Sorbitol
- Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
- Molecular Weight: 182.17 g/mol
- Appearance: White Crystalline Powder
- Odour: Odourless
- Taste: Sweet, Cooling Taste
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Packing Details: • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle• 5 kg HDPE Bottle • 10 kg HDPE Carbos • 25 kg HDPE Drum • 50 kg HDPE Drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use
- Protect from direct sunlight and heat
- Avoid contamination with other chemicals
- Use clean and dry equipment during handling.
Safety
- Generally safe material under normal use
- May cause mild irritation to eyes
- Avoid prolonged skin contact
- .Wear gloves and safety goggles during handling
- If in eyes → Rinse with plenty of water
- Non-flammable and stable under normal conditions
Industry Wise Application
Food & Beverage Industry
- Sugar-Free Confectionery:Used in gums, candies, and chocolates because it is non-cariogenic (does not cause cavities) and provides a cooling effect.
- Moisture Retention (Humectant):Prevents baked goods, such as cakes and cookies, from drying out, thereby extending shelf life.
- Diabetic Foods:Utilized in low-calorie and diabetic-friendly products because it has a low glycemic index and is slowly metabolized.
- Texturizing Agent:Added to surimi (fish paste), frozen desserts, and jams to improve texture, spreadability, and mouthfeel.
- Preventing Crystallization:Used in candies to prevent sugar crystallization
Pharmaceutical & Medical Industry
- Oral Hygiene Products:Incorporated into toothpaste and mouthwash as a sweetener and humectant, preventing the product from drying in the tube.
- Laxative and Cathartic:Used in oral solutions or rectal enemas to treat constipation by drawing water into the large intestine via osmosis.
- Tablet Formulation:Functions as a non-hygroscopic filler and binder in chewable and effervescent tablets.
- Syrup Base:Used as a vehicle in cough syrups and liquid medicines to increase viscosity, enhance taste, and prevent cap-locking.
- Medical Diagnostic Aids:Used in bacterial culture media (e.g., to identify coli O157:H7)
Cosmetic & Personal Care
- Skin Hydration:Acts as a humectant in lotions, creams, and gels to attract moisture to the skin and prevent dehydration.
- Texture and Stability:Improves the texture, spreadability, and consistency of emulsions.
- Soap Manufacture:Used in transparent soaps as a humectant and to enhance clarity.
- Hair Care:Included in conditioners and shampoos for texture improvement.
Industrial & Technical Applications
- Chemical Intermediate:Raw material for producing vitamin C, sorbitan esters, and surfactants (e.g., Tween 20, Tween 80).
- Polyurethane Production:Acts as a polyol source for rigid and flexible polyurethane foams.
- Textile and Leather:Used as a softening and finishing agent to improve fabric flexibility and luster.
- Adhesives and Paper:Used in paper coatings for better gloss and in adhesives as a plasticizer.
- Tobacco:Functions as a humectant and conditioner to maintain moisture levels in tobacco products
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