Technical Description & Product Overview
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and a widely used food, cosmetic and formulation preservative that helps inhibit the growth of moulds, yeasts and certain fungi. It is commonly used in food and beverage products, cosmetics, personal care formulations, shampoos, creams, lotions and other water-based products. It is particularly effective in acidic formulations, with preservative performance influenced by formulation pH. Chemical name: Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate; Formula: C₆H₇KO₂; CAS: 590-00-1; Food additive: E202.
