Sorbitol solution 70% alimentaire

DESCRIPTION

Sorbitol, also known as D-sorbitol, D-Glucitol or D-gluco
hexanehexol, is a hexahydric sugar alcohol.
Sorbitol is commercially manufactured by the high
pressure hydrogenation of dextrose solutions using
a nickel catalyst.

SPECIFICATION

Appearance Clear, Colourless, Syrupy Liquid Miscible with
water

Identification

(A) . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . .. … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complies
(B)Optical Rotation . . . .. . …. . .. . . Between + 1.5 and 3.5 deg
(C). . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . …………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complies
Appearance of solution ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complies
Conductivity. . . . . .. . . . . …….. Not more than 10 microsiemens
Reducing Sugars . . . . …....... . ……. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max 0.2%
Reducing Sugars After Hydrolysis. ………….. . . . . . . Max 9.3%
Purity
Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……... . . . . ……… Maximum 0.5 ppm
Nickel . . . . . .. . . ……………… . . . ……. . . . Maximum 1 ppm
Assay
Water . . . . . . . . . . . ... ………. . . . . Between 28.0 % and 32.0 %
Anhydrous Substance . . . …….. . .. . . Between 68.0 % to 72.0 %
D-glucitol (D-sorbtol) . …. …….. . . . . . . Between 72 % to 92 %

MICROBIOLOGY
Total Viable Count . . . .. . …….. . . . . Not more than 100 cfu/gm
Yeast & Mold. . . . . . . . .. …. . ….. . . . Not more than 10 cfu/gm
Specific Pathogens . . . . ………..….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Absent

VISA SERVICE QSST :

Synonyms - D-Glucitol
CAS No - 50 - 70 - 4
E Number - E 420
Color Code - Orange
Molecular Weight - 182.17
Molecular Formula- C6H14O6
Boiling Point - 1050Celsius
Calories per Gram (dry Basis) - 2.6
Sweetness - 60 % of Sucrose

APPLICATIONS

Sorbitol is a Versatile Polyols from
the range of Polyols & is widely used
in oral care, Pharmaceuticals,
paints, industrial application, soaps,
food and confectionery etc.
Pharmaceuticals
Liquid Syrups
Sorbitol enhances palatability,
promotes absorption and has good
bodying characteristics. It retards
loss of moisture and improves
stability of solutions. It is use in
Amino acid, Vitamin B12,
Oral Care & Cosmetics
Sorbitol is used in cosmetics & oral
care due to its functional
characteristics: Plasticizing,
Humectant, Sweet taste, Solubility,
Microbial Stability, Clarity, Color
stability.
o Toothpaste
o Mouthwash: -
o c. Creams,
Food & Beverage Industry
o Candies
o Biscuits Cakes & o Pastries
o Chewing Gums -
o Yeast -
o Enzymes
o Ice Creams -