Product overview
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and a widely used preservative for controlling yeasts and molds. Food, feed, personal-care and healthcare applications require the relevant purity, documentation and destination-market approval.
Function & Usage
- Protect Feed & Support Shelf Life
Supports feed stability by controlling oxidation or microbial deterioration where the selected grade and local regulations permit. Typical uses: Food and beverage preservation, Personal care preservation, Healthcare formulations subject to grade.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Animal Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Preservatives
- CAS No.:
- 24634-61-5
- Form:
- White granules / Powder
- Content / Grade:
- Food / feed grade; ≥ 99% typical
- Applications:
- Food and beverage preservation, Personal care preservation, Healthcare formulations subject to grade, Feed preservation subject to approval, Feed preservation subject to destination-market approval
- Hazard / Transport:
- May cause eye irritation, with dust causing skin or respiratory irritation in some SDS. It is generally not regulated as dangerous goods; confirm the supplied grade SDS.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, light and oxidizing materials.