Potassium Sorbate 98% FG

What is Potassium Sorbate? Potassium Sorbate (chemical formula C₆H₇KO₂) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, widely used as a preservative. It is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water. 

Consistent Quality: We source only high-quality Potassium Sorbate 98%, meeting food grade standards, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in food preservation, cosmetic formulations, and pharmaceutical applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and maintain product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Laboratory Reagent
Used as a reagent in laboratory experiments, particularly in microbiological testing, to assess the effectiveness of preservatives or to prevent microbial growth in culture media.

• Food and Beverage Preservation
• Bakery and Dairy Products
• Fruit and Vegetable Preservation
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Wine and Beverage Production
• Pharmaceuticals
• Processed Meats
• Home Brewing
• Animal Feeds

FOOD GRADE

Minimum Assay: 98.0 – 101.0%
Molecular Formula: C6H7C6KO4
Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol
Melting Point: >300 °C
Alkalinity (Dry Basis): <0.4%
Chloride (Cl): <0.018%
Sulphate (SO4): <0.020%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <10ppm
Arsenic (As): <3ppm
Lead (Pb): <2ppm
Mercury (Hg): <1ppm
Total Plate Count (cfu/g): <100
Mould & Yeast (cfu/g): <100
Coliform (cfu/g): <30

Cas Number: 24634-61-5

Einecs Number: 246-376-1

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2916190090