PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

SORBIC ACID FCC IV

Formula                  C₆H₈O₂

Structure                 CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCOOH

Molecular weight          112.13

Appearance               White crystals powder

Application               Food preservative, mold inhibitor for industrial products

Physical and Chemical Properties

Odor                    Odorless

Melting Range            133-135 ⁰C

Solubility                Slightly soluble in water.

pH value                 4-5

Purity

Assay                     99 – 101 %

Arsenic Content             No more than 3 ppm

Heavy Metals (as Pb)         No more than 10 ppm

Aldehyde Constituents        No more than 0.1 %

Mercury Content            No more than 1 ppm

Lead(Pb)                   No more than 5 ppm

Sulfated ash                 No more than 0.2 %

Water(Karl fisher)            No more than 0.5%

Packing                   25 kg Kraft bag

Shelf-life                  24 months in the original containers in cool and dry place