2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, Potassium Salt
Functional Use in Foods: Preservative
Chemical Formula |
C6H7KO2 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 150.22 |
CAS # |
590-00-1 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
1 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (C6H7KO2; Dried Basis) | 98.0-101.0% |
Acidity (as Sorbic Acid) | To pass test (about 1%) |
Alkalinity (as K2CO3) | To pass test (about 1%) |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | 1.0% |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
Storage Information |
LIGHT SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers. |
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