Sorbitol
Product Introduction：
Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It is commonly available as a clear, colorless syrup with a sweet taste and excellent stability. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a sweetener, laxative, and excipient, while in food it acts as a low-calorie sweetener and humectant to retain moisture. Sorbitol is also used in oral care products for its non-cariogenic properties, making it a versatile and safe ingredient across multiple applications.
Characteristics：
Sorbitol is a white, crystalline powder or a clear, viscous aqueous solution with a sweet taste. Chemically classified as a sugar alcohol (polyol), it has the formula C6H14O6 and is highly soluble in water. It is stable under normal conditions, non-volatile, and hygroscopic, with moderate sweetness and low caloric value.
Key Functions:
Humectant for moisture retention
Texturizer in foods
Anti-crystallization agent
Specifications：
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Appearance |
Colorless Transparent Viscous Liquid |
White powder, flakes, or granules, hygroscopic |
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Water Content |
≤31.0% |
≤1.5% |
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D-Sorbitol (on dry base) |
≥71.0 % |
≥91.0% |
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Reducing Sugars |
≤0.21% |
≤0.3% |
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Total Sugars |
≤8.0% |
≤4.4% |
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Chloride |
≤10.0mg/kg |
≤50.0mg/kg |
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Sulphate |
≤50.0mg/kg |
≤100.0mg/kg |
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Sulphated Ash |
≤0.1% |
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Nickel |
≤2.0mg/kg |
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Lead |
≤1.0mg/kg |
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Applications：
1、Daily Chemical Industry
Sorbitol is widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations. In toothpaste, it works as a humectant, excipient, and antifreeze agent, ensuring a smooth texture, appealing color, and pleasant taste. In skincare and cosmetics, it prevents dryness, enhances emulsifier spreadability, and improves product stability during long-term storage. Sorbitan esters and their ethoxylated derivatives are gentle on the skin, making them highly favored in modern cosmetic applications.
2、Food Industry
Sorbitol plays an important role in maintaining freshness and softness in food products. It effectively prevents cracking in baked goods such as bread and cakes. With a sweetness level lower than sucrose and resistance to bacterial fermentation, it is an ideal ingredient for sugar-free confectionery and cavity-preventing foods. Additionally, as it does not raise blood glucose levels, sorbitol is a safe, nutritious sweetener option for diabetic-friendly products.
3、Pharmaceutical Industry
Sorbitol is used as a raw material in the production of Vitamin C. It also serves as an ingredient in syrups, as well as a humectant and sweetener in various pharmaceutical formulations.
Packaging and transport：
The standard packaging is 270KG/drum or 25KG/bag. Both packaging and transport meet the international regulations. For the availability of other packed quantities, please contact us.
Sorbitol is not classified as a dangerous good according to national and international transport regulations.