Potassium Sorbate
Allzone Trading supplies potassium sorbate to manufacturers, formulators and industrial buyers in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Potassium sorbate is a preservative used against yeast and mould in water-based formulations. Grade, physical form and documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Potassium Sorbate
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Microbial protection of water-containing formulations · Shampoo, lotion and cream preservation · Home care and cleaning product preservation
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation against the supplier specification
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Grade, physical form and specification are quoted and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet before any order is placed.
Typical applications
- Microbial protection of water-containing formulations
- Shampoo, lotion and cream preservation
- Home care and cleaning product preservation
- Wet wipe preservation systems
- Broad formulation shelf-life support
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Cosmetic, home care and industrial grades handled as separate specifications
- Grade, physical form and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from sample lots to container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Potassium sorbate — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 24634-61-5
- E number
- E202
- Formula
- C6H7KO2
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Potassium sorbate — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Potassium sorbate is the water-soluble potassium salt of sorbic acid, supplied as white granules or powder. It suppresses moulds, yeasts and many aerobic bacteria in mildly acidic systems, and it is the preservative most bakery, beverage, sauce and personal-care formulators evaluate first when a product is failing on shelf-life rather than on flavour.
Primary uses
- Mould and yeast inhibition in bakery, sauces, dressings and dairy analogues
- Preservation of soft drinks, juices, wines and syrups
- Water-phase preservation in cosmetic and personal-care emulsions
- Surface treatment of cheese and cured products
Applications
- Industrial bakery and tortilla plants where mould defines shelf life
- Beverage and juice bottling, including cold-fill lines
- Dressings, sauces, dips and prepared salads
- Wine and cider stabilisation against refermentation
- Personal-care emulsions and liquid household products
Advantages
- Effective at the mildly acidic pH most processed foods already operate at
- Fully water soluble, so it can be dosed as a solution into existing lines
- Neutral in odour and flavour at normal inclusion rates
- Broad regulatory acceptance across food, beverage and cosmetic categories
Limitations to consider
- Activity falls sharply as pH rises toward neutral
- Not a substitute for hygiene or thermal process control
- Can react with residual oxidisers, causing off-notes in sensitive beverages
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm the finished-product pH before assuming the preservative will perform
- Choose granular for solution dosing and powder for dry blending
- Set the inclusion rate against the regulatory limit for your product category
- Check compatibility with any other preservative already in the system
Typical grades
- Food grade, granular
- Food grade, fine powder
- Cosmetic grade
Comparable materials — how Potassium sorbate sits against alternatives
- Sodium benzoate in strongly acidic beverages
- Calcium propionate in yeast-raised bakery
- Natamycin for surface mould control on cheese
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Potassium sorbate
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Assay on the dried basis
- Granular or powder form and particle-size distribution
- Heavy-metal and microbiological limits
- Aldehyde and residual-solvent limits where the customer specifies them
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 25 kg multi-wall paper bag with a polyethylene liner
- Fibre drum for smaller or moisture-sensitive lots
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry and out of direct sunlight
- Keep separated from strong oxidising agents
- Prepare solutions in clean, corrosion-resistant vessels and use them within the validated hold time
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for potassium-sorbate-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Product category and finished-product pH
- Granular or powder form
- Regulatory framework the label must satisfy
- Annual volume and volume per shipment
- Packaging format your plant can receive
- Documentation and regulatory letters required
- Delivery province or port of discharge
Technical & procurement detail
Where potassium sorbate is used+
Potassium sorbate is a preservative used against yeast and mould in water-based formulations. Allzone reviews the intended formulation or process with the supplier before quoting so the correct grade is offered.
Formulation grades are quoted separately+
Personal care, home care and industrial grades of the same chemistry are treated as distinct specifications and are not presented as interchangeable. State the finished product type, use level and pH range in your enquiry so the correct grade is reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, active content, particle size, moisture, origin, certification, regulatory approval, packaging or price values. Grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets and safety data sheets before an order is placed.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of potassium sorbate do you supply?+
The grade and specification are confirmed at quotation against the supplier technical data sheet. No purity, specification or certification value is published in advance.
Can I request a technical data sheet and a safety data sheet?+
Yes. Both the supplier technical data sheet and the safety data sheet for the quoted grade are provided on request and should be reviewed before purchase and use.
Do you deliver potassium sorbate across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Potassium Sorbate Supplier — Ontario & Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Potassium Sorbate by the same plants.
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative — microbial protection of water-containing formulations
Need a quote on Potassium Sorbate?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.