POTASSIUM SORBATE LR

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
P0171201000	LR	99%	24634-61-5	C₆H₇KO₂	150.22	2916.1990	60 Months

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

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]

1.400 g/l at 20 °C - slightly soluble

Solubility in water [% weight]

1.400 g/l at 20 °C - slightly soluble

Appearance:	Off white noodle shaped granules
Heavy metal (as Pb):	Max 0.001%
Loss on drying (at 105°C) :	Max 1%
Arsenic (As):	Max 0.0002%
Identity:	Passes test
Assay:	99 - 101%
Appearance of solution:	Passes test
Acidity or alkalinity:	Passes test
Aldehyde (as CH3CHO):	Max 0.15%

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement: P261-P305 + P351 + P338