Sorbitol

Product name:	Sorbitol
CAS：	50-70-4
Molecular formula:	C₆H₁₄O₆
Molecular weight:	182.17
Applications:	1. sweetener, moisturizer, chelating agent, and tissue modifier in food industry 2. used in the production of toothpaste, cigarettes and cosmetics

Items	Specification
Appearance	White, odorless, free flowing crystalline powder
Assay (Titrimetric method)	99.0 -101.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on drying (105oC, 2hr)	NMT 1.0%
Heavy metals (as Pb)	NMT 1 ppm
Lead	NMT 0.1 ppm
Arsenic	NMT 3 ppm
Fluoride	NMT 3 ppm
Selenium	NMT 10 ppm
Potassium	17 – 21%
Solubility in water	Freely soluble
Solubility in alcohol	Slightly soluble
Ultraviolet absorption	225 – 229 nm
Test for Potassium	Positive
Precitation test	Yellow precipitate

Storage	Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture
Packing	Kraft paper bag, 800bags, 20Mt/20′ container.

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