POTASSIUM SORBATE
POTASSIUM SORBATE Extra Pure
Confirms to BP, USP
Short Name: POTASSIUM SORBATE
Synonym: Sorbistat-K, Sorbistat potassium, Potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3781
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
24634-61-5
HS Code
2916.1990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Off white
Odour
Odorless
pH value
8 - 11 at 580 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
210 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.36
Solubility in water [% weight]
1.400 g/l at 20 °C - slightly soluble
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Off white noodle shaped granules
Assay
99 - 101%
Identity
Passes test
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
Max 1%
Acidity or alkalinity
Passes test
Aldehyde (as CH3CHO)
Max 0.15%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0002%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement
P261-P305 + P351 + P338