Sorbic Acid, or 2, 4-hexadienoic 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. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.
As colorless acicular crystal or white crystalline powder, Sorbic Acidis soluble in water and can be used as Preservatives.
| ITEM |
STANDARD |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Identification |
Conforms |
| Heat Stability |
Not change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105°C |
| Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
| Purity |
99.0-101.0% |
| Water |
≤0.5% |
| Melting Range (°C) |
132-135 |
| Residue on Ignition |
≤0.2% |
| Aldehydes (as Formaldehyde) |
0.1% Max |
| Lead (Pb) |
≤5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) |
≤2 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) |
≤1 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
≤10 mg/kg |
Sorbic Acid can be widely used as food ingredient or food additive in our daily life. Sorbic Acid is mainly used in food, beverages, tobacco,pesticides, cosmetics and other industries. As an unsaturated acid, it also can be used in resins, spices and rubber industry.
By Air
1. Suitable for more than 50kg
2. Fast: 5-10 days
3. Air Port to Air port
4. Customs Clearence by clients
By Ship
1. Suitable for more than 500kg
2. Slow: 10-45 days
3. Sea port to Sea port
4. Customs Clearence by clients
By Express
TNT/DHL/USP/EMS/FEDEX
1. Suitable for under 50kg
2. Fast: Usually 3-7 days.
3. Door To Door
AWI is a world's leading developer of functional ingredients to the Nutritional supplement, health food and beverage, Pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Together with our professional experience and best- in -class customer service, we make the purchasing process simple, strategic and successful.
AWI Laboratory principles
1. Every Product must have factory original certificates of Anylysis.
2. The general need for each batch of products to stay kind, and the sample registration and management.
3. Every retention samples will keep for 5 years.
FAQ
1. What's your payment terms?
T/T, D/P, L/C, O/A
2. What's your delivery time?
Usually we will arrange the shipment within 14 days.
3. How about the packing?
Usually with 25 kg bag/carton/drum.
4. How about the validity of the products?
Usually 2 or 3 years.
5. What documents you provide?
Usually, Commerical Invoice, Packing List, Country of Origin, Insurance Policy, Bill of loading, COA , Health certificate.
6. What is loading port?
Usually, Qingdao, Tianjin and Shanghai.
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