PRODUCT NAME: Sorbitol powder
CHARACTERISTICS:
Commodity Name: Sorbitol powder
CAS No.: 50-70-4
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecullar Weight: 182.17
Description: Sorbitol powder is a kind of smell-less white powder or granule with a little sweet taste.
Allergenic: The product contains none of the ingredients of the list of allergenic of the EC.
APPLICATION:
It is widely used in fields of intravenous injection and oral medicine, light industry, food and chemical industry. It is mainly used for the materials of VC in medicine and materials of surfactant in light industry. It also can be used in toothpaste, cigarette and cosmetics as the substitute of glycerin.
SPECIFICATION:
Injection grade:
Item |
Standard (EP7.5) |
Characters |
White or almost white, crystalline powder |
Identification |
Qualified |
Appearance of solution |
clear and colourless |
Conductivity |
Not more than 20 µS•cm-1 |
Reducing sugars |
Not more than 0.2% |
Related products |
Qualified |
Lead |
Not more than 0.5 ppm |
Nickel |
Not more than 1 ppm |
Water |
Not more than 1.5% |
Assay |
97.0% ~ 102.0% |
Microbial contamination |
|
Aerobic |
Not more than 102 cfu per g |
Molds and yeasts |
Not more than 102 cfu per g |
Bacterial endotoxins |
Not more than 2.5 EU per g |
Oral grade:
Item |
Standard (FCC) |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Odor |
Odorless |
Taste |
Sweet |
Clarity and colour |
Clear and colorless |
Solubility |
Soluble in Water, slightly Soluble in ethanol |
Specific rotation |
+4.0°~+7.0° |
Loss on drying |
≤ 1.5% |
Residue on ignition |
≤ 0.1% |
Heavy Metal (as per Pb) |
≤ 10ppm |
Arsenic |
≤ 0.3ppm |
Total sugars |
≤ 3% |
Reducing sugars(as glucose) |
≤ 0.2% |
Content(HPLC) |
≥ 98% |
Total bacteria count |
≤ 100cfu/g |
Molds and Yeasts |
≤ 25cfu/g |
Pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella, Escherichia coli) |
Negative |
PACKAGE:
25kgs craft paper bags, 18MT per 20’ container without pallet and 16MT with pallets.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION:
The product should be stored on the pallet, and a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place. Following the above guidelines should insure 24-month shelf life. After opening the original packing, the complete content should be used immediately. Material can be microbiologically contaminated from unhygienic environment. It is a non-dangerous product and can be transported as a common chemical product. Protect them from sunshine or rain. Must not be loaded and transported with toxic, hazard outstand polluting substances. Handle with care in order to avoid damaging the package.
QUALITY AND SAFETY ASSURANCE:
Controlled under certified quality system ISO and product safety is ensured by established safety system.
TEST METHOD: Full details and test method are available on request.