Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate
HS Code : 29161990 | CAS NO. : 24634-61-5
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Potassium Sorbate
- Formula: C6H7KO2
- Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol
- Appearance: White powder or granular form
- Odour: odourless
- Taste: Tasteless
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Packing Details: • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle• 5 kg HDPE Jar • 25 kg Fiber drum• 25 kg HDPE Drum• 50 kg HDPE Drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Keep container tightly closed to protect from moisture
- Avoid exposure to heat and direct sunlight
- Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids
- Protect from humidity to prevent lump formation
- Avoid dust formation and inhalation
- Use gloves, mask, and safety goggles during bulk handling
- Ensure proper ventilation in work area
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling
Safety
- May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract (dust)
- Avoid inhalation of powder/dust
- Use protective gloves, mask, and safety goggles during bulk handling
- In case of eye contact → rinse immediately with plenty of water
- In case of skin contact → wash with soap and water
- Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
Industry Wise Application
Food Industry Application
- Dairy Products:Applied to cheese (hard, soft, processed) to prevent surface mold, often added to salt solutions for cheese brining or sprayed on finished products.
- Bakery Goods:Used in cakes, pastries, and fillings to prevent mold. It is best dissolved in water or milk before being added to dough.
- Beverages:Added to fruit juices, soft drinks, and cider to prevent fermentation.
- Winemaking:Used as a stabilizer to prevent yeast from reproducing after fermentation, specifically to prevent re-fermentation in sweet wines.
- Meat and Fish Products:Sprayed or dipped (5% solution) onto smoked meats, sausages, and dried fish to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
- Fruits and Vegetables:Sprayed on the surface of fresh fruits (e.g., apples) to maintain freshness for up to 4 months.
- Condiments and Jams:Used in jams, jellies, pickles, salad dressings, and sauces to prevent spoilage.
Cosmetic & Personal Care Products
- Skin Care/Makeup:Used in lotions, creams, shampoos, and eye makeup as a preservative to inhibit mold and bacterial growth, often replacing parabens.
- Stability:Protects products from contamination during consumer use, particularly in water-based formulas.
Other Industrial Application
- Animal Feed:Added to feed to prevent mold growth, particularly for inhibiting aflatoxin formation.
- Packaging Material:Applied to food wrappers, bags, or coatings to increase preservative levels.
- Pharmaceuticals:Used as an antimicrobial preservative in some oral and topical medical formulations.
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