Sorbitol Solution 70% (Food Grade, E420)

CAS No. 50-70-4 Formula C6H14O6 Purity Dry substance ≥ 70% Form Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid, odorless with a mild sweet taste

Sorbitol Solution 70% (CAS 50-70-4, E420) is a bulk sweetener, humectant and texturizer widely used in food, confectionery, toothpaste and pharmaceutical products. Richest Group supplies food grade sorbitol 70% solution per GB 1886.187-2016 with stable quality and flexible packaging from drums to flexitanks.

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Quick Facts

  • Purity: Dry substance ≥ 70%, Sorbitol ≥ 50%
  • Standard: GB 1886.187-2016 (Food Grade)
  • Packaging: 250 kg plastic drums / IBC tanks / flexitanks
  • Documents: COA with each batch; MSDS & SPEC on request

Specifications

Item Specification
Appearance Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid
Water content, % ≤ 31
pH (sample:water = 1:1) 5.0 - 7.5
Dry substance, % ≥ 70
Sorbitol, % ≥ 50
Reducing sugar (as glucose), % ≤ 0.21
Total sugar (as glucose), % ≤ 8.0
Ignition residue, % ≤ 0.10
Specific gravity (20 °C), g/ml 1.285 - 1.315
Refractive index (20 °C) 1.4575 - 1.4620
Chloride (as Cl), mg/kg ≤ 10
Sulphate (as SO4), mg/kg ≤ 50
Ni, mg/kg ≤ 2.0
Pb, mg/kg ≤ 1.0

Main Applications

  • Sweetener and humectant (E420) in food, candy and baked goods
  • Moisturizer in toothpaste, mouthwash and cosmetics
  • Vehicle and sweetener in pharmaceutical syrups
  • Humectant and softener in tobacco and paper processing
  • Raw material for vitamin C (ascorbic acid) production

Packaging & Shipping

250 kg plastic drums, IBC tanks or flexitanks. Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; keep container tightly closed. COA is provided with each batch; MSDS and SPEC are available upon request.