Potassium sorbate is white to yellowish scaly crystals, crystal particles or crystal powders, odorless or slightly stinky, and easy to absorb moisture and decompose by oxidation and discoloration when exposed to air for a long time.
Potassium sorbate is soluble in water, 67.6g/100ml (20 C);5% salt water, 47.5g/100ml (room temperature) 25% sugar water, 51g/100ml (room temperature). Soluble in propylene glycol, 5.8g/100ml; ethanol, 0.3g/100ml. PH7-8 of 1% potassium sorbate solution.
Application
Application of potassium sorbate
1.potassium sorbate is widely used in food, beverages, tobacco, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries.
2.As an unsaturated acid,potassium sorbate also can be used for resins, spices and rubber industry.
3.potassium sorbate is a vital product of our food additives and food ingredients.