Potassium Sorbate

General Description
Potassium Sorbate is a globally recognized, classic broad-spectrum preservative extensively applied across the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors. It acts as a primary stabilizer against microbial spoilage, offering a safe and effective solution for extending product shelf life.

Mechanisms of Action

• Metabolic Interference:
  Penetrates microbial cells and inhibits specific enzyme systems, effectively disrupting the metabolic processes and reproduction of bacteria, molds, and yeasts.

• pH Versatility:
  Maintains high antimicrobial activity across a relatively broad acidic range (pH 2 - 6.5). This offers a wider operational window compared to Sodium Benzoate, ensuring efficacy in a diverse array of acidic formulations.

Key Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy:
  Provides reliable protection against a wide variety of spoilage organisms, including molds, yeasts, and aerobic bacteria.

• Synergistic Boosting:
  Exhibits strong compatibility when compounded with other preservatives (e.g., Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate). This synergy expands the antimicrobial spectrum and enhances overall preservative power while allowing for reduced dosages of individual agents.

• High Safety Profile:
  Recognized for its safety and low toxicity. Upon ingestion/absorption, it is metabolized biologically into carbon dioxide and water, posing no risk of bioaccumulation in the body.

• Stability & Compatibility:
  Demonstrates superior thermal stability, withstanding high-temperature processing in food and cosmetic manufacturing. It is chemically stable and does not react adversely with most active ingredients or surfactants.

Applications & Compatibility

• Target Industries: Food & Beverage (Beverages, Bakery), Personal Care (Skincare, Hair Care, Body Wash), and Pharmaceuticals.

• Formulation Suitability: Ideal for weak acidic products, creams, lotions, and aqueous systems.

• Primary Functions: Broad-Spectrum Preservation, Anti-Mold/Anti-Yeast, Shelf-Life Extension.