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| Description: | Sorbic acid (synonym: 2,4-hexadienoic acid) is a natural, straight-chained fatty acid. It is widely been used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.For equal preservative power, only three parts of sorbic acid must be used to equal four parts of potassium sorbate. Purity >99% (FCC grade). |
| Benefits: | Has antimicrobial activity against molds, yeast and aerophile bacteriaEffective in a wide pH range of 2.5-7.Kosher grade |
| Use: | Typical concentration 0.05-0.3% (if used alone) or 0.05-0.15% (if used in combination with other preservatives). Under certain conditions, sorbic acid may oxidize and cause slight color changes in the cosmetic product. This can normally be prevented by adding 0.10.3% citric acid to the product. For external use only. |
| Applications: | All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL942 |
| INCI: | Sorbic acid |
| Composition: | Sorbic acid |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Fine white to off-white, free-flowing powder |
| Solubility: | Barely soluble in water (about 1% at 20°C, and 4% at 90°C); somewhat better soluble in plant oils and propylene glycol (1% at 20°C and 10% at 90°C) |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2916191000 |