Potassium sorbate Food grade FinSQ 500GM | |||
21350SG500 | 759805703AQ | ||
Food Grade | 7598057 | ||
24634-61-5 | 32958 | ||
C6H7KO2 | January 2017 | ||
150.22 | December 2019 | ||
Sr.No. | Test | Result | Specification |
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1 | Description | Yellowish-white granules | White or yellowish-white crystals or crystalline powder or granules. |
2 | Solubility | Passes | Freely Soluble in water; soluble in ethanol |
3 | Test for potassium | Passes | Passes test |
4 | Melting range of sorbic acid derived from the sample | 133╦ÜC | 132°C to 135°C |
5 | Test for unsaturation | Passes | The colour of the bromine disappears |
6 | Loss on drying | 0.61% | NMT 1% (105°C, 3h) |
7 | Acidity or Alkalinity | NMT 1.0% | NMT 1% (As sorbic acid or potassium carbonate) |
8 | Aldehydes | NMT 0.1% | NMT 0.1% as formaldehyde |
9 | Lead(Pb) | 0.9 mg/kg | NMT 2mg/kg |
10 | Assay | 99.74% | 98%-102% |
Tested By (Chemist - Quality Control) | Approved By (Head - Quality Control) |