Sorbic Acid 99.0-101.0% (Food Grade, E200)
Sorbic Acid (CAS 110-44-1, E200) is a highly effective, low-toxicity preservative widely used in food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. Richest Group supplies food grade sorbic acid 99.0-101.0% with FCC/E200 compliance and full export documentation.
Quick Facts
- Purity: 99.0 - 101.0%
- Standard: FCC 12 / E200
- Packaging: 25 kg cartons / fiber drums with PE liner
- Documents: COA with each batch; MSDS & SPEC on request
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification | Conforms to standard |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay, % | 99.0 - 101.0 |
| Heat stability | No change in colour |
| Spectrometry | Conforms to standard |
| Melting point, °C | 132 - 135 |
| Test for double bonds | Passes test |
| Residue on ignition, % | ≤ 0.2 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb), ppm | ≤ 10 |
| Arsenic (As), ppm | ≤ 3 |
| Mercury (Hg), ppm | ≤ 1 |
| Moisture, % | ≤ 0.5 |
| Lead (Pb), ppm | ≤ 2 |
| Sulphated ash, % | ≤ 0.2 |
| Aldehydes, % | ≤ 0.1 |
Main Applications
- Preservative (E200) for food, beverages, wine and condiments
- Preservative for cosmetics and personal care products
- Preservative in pharmaceutical preparations
- Intermediate for potassium sorbate and other sorbates
- Mould inhibitor for feed and tobacco
Packaging & Shipping
25 kg cartons / fiber drums with PE liner. Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; protect from light and keep away from strong oxidizing agents. COA is provided with each batch; MSDS and SPEC are available upon request.