Potassium Sorbate

Potassium salt of sorbic acid (natural fatty acid) It is the natural potassium salt of sorbic acid, which when dissolved in water based products is effective against yeasts, molds and select bacteria. Requires pH of product to be below 6 to be effective Add to the water phase of formulations at a temperature below 60°C (140°F)

We recommend using Potassium Sorbate as a secondary preservative - Potassium Sorbate is not a broad spectrum preservative for cosmetics; however it can be combined our Leucidal Line of Products or with other preservatives. Although Potassium Sorbate is known to be a food grade product, it is sold as a cosmetic grade Potassium Sorbate for cosmetic and personal formulations only.  

Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.

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