Potassium sorbate
Natural Preservative
Description: Potassium salt of sorbic acid (natural fatty acid). Purity >98%. Kosher FCC grade. In water potassium sorbate releases sorbic acid which is the active agent. Widely used as preservative in foods & cosmetics. White, fine powder, no odor. Easily soluble in cold water.
CAS: 24634-61-5
INCI Name: Potassium sorbate
Benefits
Effective preservative active against molds, yeast and aerophile bacteria
Effectiveness is enhanced further by chelating agents (e.g. EDTA)
Extends shelf life of personal care products typically to several months
Effective in a wide pH range of (2 to 6.5)
Use: Typical concentration 0.15-0.3% (if used alone) or 0.1-0.2% (if used in combination with other preservatives). For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Sorbic acid
Manufacture: Potassium sorbate is produced by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. The precursor sorbic acid is produced in a two-step process via the condensation of crotonaldehyde and ketene.