CLUSTER 02 · FOOD & FEEDPIPELINE
Sorbic Acid
Food grade BP/FCC
At a glance
CAS110-44-1
E-NUMBERE200
EINECS203-768-7
HS / TARIC2916 19 95
REACHRegistered
PACK FORMAT25 kg cartons with PE liner
What it does
Sorbic acid (E200) — the free-acid form of the sorbate preservative family. Effective against yeasts and moulds; used where the potassium-salt solubility profile is not required and a fat-soluble preservative is preferred.
Typical applications
- Bakery and confectionery preservation
- Cheese rind and surface treatment
- Fat-based and emulsified food systems
- Cosmetics and personal care
Specification band
Assay (on dry basis)99.0 – 101.0%
Melting range132 – 135 °C
Loss on drying≤ 0.5%
Aldehydes (as formaldehyde)≤ 0.1%
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 10 ppm
Industry-typical published bands. Producer-specific values on the COA issued per shipment.
Handling & packaging
- Store dry, below 25 °C, away from oxidisers
- Shelf life 24 months
- Combustible solid · keep away from ignition sources
Documents on file per shipment
Per-batch COA against Reg. EC 231/2012SDS in EU CLP formatFood-grade declaration · allergen-free · GMO-free
Serica execution notes
- Verified against E200 monograph purity criteria.
- Third-party COA verification coordinated where the QM dossier requires it.
- DDP to gate.
Pricing, MOQs, lead-times and producer identities are quoted per buyer.