POTASSIUM SORBAT

    Potassium Sorbate    Chemical name  Potassium sorbate.2,4-di-ethene acid kalium  Molecular formula C6H7KO2 Molecular Weight 150.22 Performance White crystal or crystalline powder Quality standards   TEST ITEM FCC-V E202 Assay, % 98.0-101.0 98.0-101.0 Acidity ≤% Passes test 1.0 Alkalinity ≤% Passes test 1.0 Loss on drying , ≤% 1 1.0 Heavy metals（as Pb）≤ ppm - 10.0 AS, ≤ ppm 3 3 Lead, ≤ ppm 2 2 Mercury ≤ ppm - 1.0 Aldehydes (as formaldehyde) ≤% 0.1 0.1 Uses It is used for food, cosmetic, medical health product and preservative for tobacco As unsaturated acid,it also used in resins,spices and rubber industries. Packing (1)25kg or 50kg(net weight)carton lined with plastics bag,(2)30kg(net weight)fiber drum lined with plastics bag,(3)25kg(net weight)woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with   plastics bag. Storage and transport Kept in tightly closed containers, it should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from moisture and hot. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid to damage bags.