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Sorbitol

Functional polyol available in solid and liquid forms with multiple industrial applications

Product Information

Product Name	Sorbitol
INCI Name	Sorbitol
CAS No.	50-70-4
Synonym Name	D-Glucitol, Sorbol, D-Sorbitol
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₄O₆
Molecular Weight	182.17

Product Description

Sorbitol is a functional polyol available in solid and liquid forms. The solid form is white powder, while the liquid form is a colorless, transparent and viscous liquid with a refreshing sweet taste. Its sweetness is about 60%-70% of sucrose with similar calorie value. The product features excellent processing stability, stable performance under high temperature and acidic conditions, and low moisture absorption. It possesses outstanding moisturizing performance, stability and anti-crystallization properties.

It can be metabolized in the human body without insulin participation, resulting in extremely low blood sugar elevation after consumption, making it suitable for the processing of special foods for diabetics. Meanwhile, it has multiple functions including fresh-keeping, color protection, flavor enhancement and texture stabilization, and is widely applied in food, pharmaceutical, daily chemical, chemical and light industry fields.

Physical Properties

Property	Specification
Appearance	Colorless, syrupy liquid or white powder
Solubility	Easily soluble in water; soluble in methanol; slightly soluble in hot ethanol; practically insoluble in ether, acetone and hydrocarbons

Product Grades & Specifications

Test Item	70% Food grade	70% Toothpaste grade	99%
Characters	Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid	Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid	White crystalline granule or powder
Total solids, %	69.0-71.0	69.0-71.0	≥99.0
Residue On Ignition, %	≤0.10	≤0.10	≤0.10
D-Sorbitol As dry substance basis, %	≥50.0	≥50.0	≥98.0
Specific Gravity	1.285-1.315	1.285-1.315	/
Reducing sugar, %	≤0.21	≤0.21	≤0.15
Total sugar, %	≤8.0	≤8.0	≤0.5
Heavy metals, %	≤0.0005	≤0.0005	≤0.0005
Arsenic, %	≤0.0002	≤0.0002	≤0.0001
Lead, %	≤0.0001	≤0.0001	≤0.0001
pH	5.0-7.5	5.0-7.5	5.0~7.0
Chloride, ppm	≤10	≤10	≤50
Sulphate, ppm	≤50	≤10	≤50
Ni, ppm	≤2	≤1	≤1
Total Plate count, cfu/ml	/	≤100	≤100
Staphylococcus Aureus	/	Negative to test	Negative to test
Particle Size, mesh	/	/	/

Main Applications

Food Industry

Used as a functional sweetener, moisturizer and preservative with mild sweetness and fresh taste. It is widely applied in candies, chewing gums, chocolates and other snack foods to adjust sweetness and maintain soft texture to prevent dry cracking. It prolongs the shelf life of concentrated milk, stabilizes the quality of fish sauce, jams, candied fruits and sausages, improves color, aroma and taste, and is applicable for producing low-glycemic nutritional foods for diabetics.

Pharmaceutical Industry

High-purity VC-grade sorbitol is the core raw material for vitamin C production. It features high purity, low impurities and stable performance, fully meeting pharmaceutical grade standards and large-scale production requirements of pharmaceutical enterprises.

Daily Chemical & Light Industry

With excellent moisturizing properties, it can replace glycerin in the production of toothpaste, cigarettes, skin care products and cosmetics to lock moisture and improve product texture and storage stability. It also serves as a key raw material for surfactant production.

Chemical Industry

Sorbitol fatty acid ester can replace linseed oil in chemical production; sorbitol rosin ester is a high-quality raw material for architectural coatings, featuring stable performance and wide adaptability for coatings and fine chemical processing.

Packaging Specifications

Liquid Sorbitol:

Standard packaging: 250KG plastic drum, IBC ton drum; Custom packaging: TANK container, liquid bag.

Solid Sorbitol:

Packaged by 25 KG paper-plastic integrated composite bags or ton bags with good sealing.

Storage

Store ≤30°C in cool dry ventilated shade; seal drums from moisture/caking, separate from strong oxidants, acids & alkalis, avoid sunlight/damp floors. Unopened shelf life: 24 months.

Disclaimer

This data is for reference only. Users should conduct tests to verify suitability for specific applications.

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ABOUT US

HEG Chemical Co., Ltd.

Since our founding in 2005, HEG Chem has been driven by innovation and market-oriented growth to become a global leader in functional chemical solutions. We specialize in the research, development, production, and distribution of premium ingredients for nutraceuticals, flavors, and polymer materials that enhance lives worldwide.