SORBIC ACID Extra Pure

Confirming to BP, NF

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC2562 Extra Pure 99% 110-44-1 C6H8O2 112.13 2916.1960 60 Months

Packings

500 g,5000 g,25 Kg,50 Kg

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White crystalline
Odour Odorless
pH value 3.3 at 1.6 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 132 - 135 °C
Flash point [°C] 127 °C
Boiling point [°C] 170 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.01 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density 3.87
Density [g/cm3] 1.2
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.858

Specifications

Appearance White to off-white or creamish white crystalline powder
Assay 99 - 101%
Identity Passes test
Appearance of solution (5% in ethanol) Passes test
Melting range 132 - 135 deg C
Residue on ignition (as SO4) Max 0.2%
Aldehydes (as C2H4O) Max 0.15%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0003%
Water (by KF) Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
UN No.
IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 02-Jan-2020