Sorbitol liquid 70%
| Density | ~ 1.3 g/cm3 |
| HS Code | 29054411 |
| Storage | Store at 15 to 25° c |
| SDS | available |
| Odour | odourless |
| Form | viscous |
| Color | colrless |
| Viscosity dynamical | ~210 mPa*s (20° c) |
| Appearance | Conforms | ||
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| Appearance of solution | Conforms | ||
| Reducing suger | ≤ | 0.2 | % |
| Reducing suger after hydrolysis | ≤ | 9.3 | % |
| pH | 5.0 to 7.5 | ||
| Nikel | ≤ | 1.0 | % |
| Lead | ≤ | 0.5 | % |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ | 0.1 | % |
| Solid matter | ≤ | 68.0 to 72.0 | % |
| Water content | ≤ | 28.0 to 32.0 | % |
| D- Sorbitol | ≤ | 64 | % |
| D-sorbitol, C6H14O | ≤ | 72.0 to 92.0 | % |
| Conductivity | ≤ | 10 | μS·cm–1 |
| Diethyleneglycol | ≤ | 0.1 | % |
| Ethyleneglycole | ≤ | 0.1 | % |
| Total aearobic microbial count | ≤ | 1000 | CFU/g |
| Total yeasts & moulds count | ≤ | 100 | CFU/g |
| Escherichia coli | abs | ||
| Salmonellae | abs |
Sorbitol Liquid 70% is a sugar alcohol with the chemical formula C₆H₁₄O₆, provided as a 70% aqueous solution. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and laboratory applications as a humectant, sweetener, and stabilizing agent.
🏭⚗️ Production
Sorbitol is produced by the hydrogenation of glucose derived from starch. The 70% aqueous solution is prepared by dissolving pure sorbitol in water and filtering to remove impurities, resulting in a clear, viscous liquid suitable for pharmaceutical and laboratory use.
🔬 Properties
Sorbitol 70% is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid with a sweet taste. It is highly soluble in water and chemically stable under normal conditions. Sorbitol acts as a humectant, preventing moisture loss, and as a stabilizer in various formulations.
🧪 Applications
In pharmaceutical formulations, sorbitol 70% is used as a sweetening agent in syrups, elixirs, and oral solutions, and as a humectant and stabilizer in creams, ointments, and suspensions. In laboratory settings, it serves as a reagent, osmotic agent, and cryoprotectant in biological and chemical studies. Sorbitol also finds use in buffer preparation and formulation studies where viscosity adjustment is needed.
⚠️ Safety
Sorbitol 70% is generally recognized as safe for pharmaceutical and laboratory use. It is non-toxic and non-irritant under standard handling conditions. The solution should be stored in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers to maintain quality and prevent microbial contamination.
