BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Sugar alcohol humectant and solids contributor for aqueous formulations.
INCI Name: Sorbitol
CAS Number: 50-70-4
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: N/A
Sorbitol is an industrial ingredient used for humectant, plasticizer, moisture-control aid, and solids contributor. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Sorbitol is used in practical industrial formulations where humectant, plasticizer, moisture-control aid, and solids contributor. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 1-70% depending on product type, grade, and humectancy target.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Humectant, plasticizer, moisture-control aid, and solids contributor.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear syrup or white crystalline solid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 70 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water soluble | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | 5 - 7.5 | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 - 182.17 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Viscosity | High for syrup grades | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Oxidizers
status: avoid | Avoid strong oxidizing conditions unless supplier data supports use.
Water
status: compatible | Water miscible or highly water soluble depending on grade.
Glycols
status: compatible | Compatible with many glycol and polyol systems.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and grade suitability for food, oral care, or pharmaceutical-adjacent uses.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.