Sorbic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid, it has inhibitory activity against a wide spectrum of yeasts, molds, and bacteria including most food-borne pathogens. As a preservative, It can be used in medicine, light industry and cosmetics or used in resin, flavor and rubber.
Specification: 1) Appearance: White crystalline powder 2) Assay (dry basis): 99.0 - 101.0%
3) Melting point: 132 - 135
4) Ignition Residue: 0.2% max
5) Loss on drying: 0.5% max
6) Heavy metals (as Pb): 10ppm (max.)
7) Arsenic (as As): 3ppm.