Potassium sorbate (E202) is a highly effective antimicrobial preservative for foods, beverages, wines, cosmetics and personal care products.
Inquire About This ProductPotassium Sorbate (E202) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and one of the most widely used food preservatives globally. It is highly effective against yeasts, moulds and a range of bacteria, and is active across a broad pH range, making it more versatile than sodium benzoate.
Our food grade potassium sorbate meets FCC and BP specifications and is suitable for a wide range of food, beverage, wine, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. It is readily water-soluble and can be used as a direct additive or in brine solutions.
| Chemical Name | Potassium Sorbate |
| CAS Number | 24634-61-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₇KO₂ |
| Purity | 99% min |
| Appearance | White Granules / Powder |
| Assay | 99.0 – 101.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Aldehyde (as CH₃CHO) | ≤ 0.1% |
| pH (1% solution) | 7.0 – 8.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not classified as dangerous goods |
Available in moisture-resistant packaging. Custom options on request.
| 25 kg Bag | PE/PP food-grade bag |
| 1000 kg Bag | FIBC / big bag |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials |
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