| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Assay (acidimetric; calculated on dried substance) | 99.0 - 101.0 % |
| Identity | passes test |
| Appearance of solution (5 %; water) | passes test |
| Acidity or alkalinity | passes test |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.0010 % |
| As (Arsenic) | ≤ 0.0003 % |
| Cd (Cadmium) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Cu (Copper) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Hg (Mercury) | ≤ 0.0001 % |
| Pb (Lead) | ≤ 0.0002 % |
| Zn (Zinc) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Aldehydes (as Acetaldehyd) | ≤ 0.15 % |
| Residual solvents (Ph.Eur./USP/ICH) class 3 | < 0.5 % |
| Other residual solvents (Ph.Eur./USP/ICH) | excluded by production process |
| Thermal stability (105 °C) | passes test |
| Loss on Drying (105°C) | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Residues of metal catalysts or metal reagents acc. to EMEA/C HMP/SWP/4446/2000 are not likely to be present. Conforms to the purity criteria on food additives according to the current European Commission Regulation. | |
| Corresponds to Ph Eur, BP,NF,FCC,E 202 | |
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Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24634-61-5 | 246-376-1 | C₆H₇KO₂ | 150.22 g/mol | Ph Eur,BP,NF,FCC,E 202 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 105118 |
| Synonyms | Sorbic acid potassium salt |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 24634-61-5 |
| EC number | 246-376-1 |
| Grade | Ph Eur,BP,NF,FCC,E 202 |
| Hill Formula | C₆H₇KO₂ |
| Molar Mass | 150.22 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2916 19 95 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Application | Potassium sorbate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,NF,FCC,E 202. CAS 24634-61-5, pH 8 - 11 (1400 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C). MSDS and product info below. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.36 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Ignition temperature | >150 °C |
| Melting Point | 270 °C (decomposition) |
| pH value | 8 - 11 (1400 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Bulk density | 370 kg/m3 |
| Solubility | 1400 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 3800 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |  |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| RTECS | WG2170000 |
| Storage class | 10 - 13 Other liquids and solids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Irritant |
| Categories of danger | irritant |
| R Phrase | R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| S Phrase | S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | Kein Gefahrgut |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | No Dangerous Good |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | No Dangerous Good |
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