Sorbitol Powder

Product name: sorbitol powder
synonyms: d-glucitol, d-sorbitol, sorbit, sorbol,
cas no.: 50-70-4
ins no.: 420
h.s. Code.: 29054400
molecular formula: c6h14o6
molecular weight: 182.2
description: sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories. It has a smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste.
specification: food grade fcc v; pharmaceutical grade bp2012, usp36, ep7.5.
item specification
appearance white, crystal granular, or powder
assay ≥ 98.0%
moisture content ≤ 1.0%
total sugar ≤ 0.30%
reducing sugar ≤ 0.10%
density ≥ 1.45
specific rotation 4.0 – 7.0
ph value (50%) 5.0 – 7.0
residue on ignition ≤ 0.1%
heavy metals (as pb) ≤ 5ppm
nickel ≤ 1ppm
lead ≤ 0.5ppm
chlorides ≤ 10ppm
sulphates ≤ 20ppm
arsenic ≤ 1ppm
particle size 20–40mesh, 20–60mesh, 60–80mesh, 80-120mesh
total plate count ≤ 1000pcsg
molds and yeasts ≤ 100pcsg
e. Coli negative
salmonella negative in 25g.