Sorbic Acid is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula C6H8O2. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily.
Sorbic acid and its salts, such as sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate, and calcium sorbate,are antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast and fungi.
| Items |
Standards |
| Appearance |
White to off-white crystalline powder or granular |
| Assay |
99.0-101.0%(on the anhydrous basis) |
| Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
| Transmittance |
≥97.0% |
| Clarify |
Passes Test |
| Sublimation Point |
80°C |
| Melting range °C |
132-135°C |
| Water(Karl Fischer) |
≤0.5% |
| Residue On Ignition |
≤0.2% |
| Aldehydes(Formaldehyde) |
≤0.1% |
| Sulfate |
≤0.02% |
| Chloride(Cl) % |
≤0.0014% |
| Arsenic (As) mg/kg |
≤2 |
| Lead (as Pb) mg/kg |
≤2 |
| Mercury (as Hg) mg/kg |
≤1 |
| Heavy Metals(as Pb) mg/kg |
≤10 |
| Total Count Colony cfu/g |
≤100 |
| Mould&Yeast cfu/g |
≤100 |
| Coliform cfu/g |
≤30 |
| Conclusion |
The product conforms to the standard FAO/WHO/FCC/USP37/EP |
- In the food industry, it is used as a gelatinizer, thickener, and deflocculant in health foods such as ice cream, beverages, shaped foods, meat products, jams, etc.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: used as adhesives, biological adhesives, sustained-release controlled-release tablets, medical dressings, dental impression materials, curing agents, etc.
3. Daily use industry: used as an exfoliating mask and cosmetic thickening stabilizer.
4. Feed industry: used as feed adhesives, pet food adhesives, etc.
Henan Eastar Chem. & Tech. Co., Ltd. is a professional and comprehensive distributor of chemical products,such as Sodium Thiosulphate, Glycerol Monostearate, Sodium Diacetate, etc. Having been engaged in the international business for 20 years, we are fully experienced and have a perfect quality control system. With decades' of devotion to our work, our professional service has won a good reputation among our cooperating partners at home and abroad.
- 1) Can we print our logo on the product ?
Of course, we can do it. Just send us your logo design.
- 2) Do you accept small orders ?
Yes. If you are a small retailer or starting up business,We are definitely willing to grow up with you. And we are
looking forward to co-work with you for a long term relationship.
- 3) How about the price? Can you make it cheaper ?
We always take the customer's benefit as the top priority. Price is negotiable under different conditions, we are
assuring you to get the most competitive price.
- 4) Do you offer free samples ?
A 5Stars Review = A Free Sample
It's appreciated that you could write us positive reviews if you like our products and service, we will offer you some
free samples on your next order.
- 5) Are you able to deliver on time?
Of course!we specialised in this line for many years,many customer make a deal with me because we can deliver
the goods on time and keep the goods top quality!
- 6) What are your payment terms ? Any third party payment ?
We usually accept T/T, Alibaba trade assurance, Western Union, L/C.
- 7) Can I visit your company and factory in China?
Sure. You are very welcomed to visit our company in Zibo, China. (1.5H drive way from Jinan)
- 8) How Can I place an order ?
You could just send us inquiry to any of our sales representatives to get detailed order information, and we will
explain the detail process.
Audited Supplier 
){kind=link}
){kind=link}