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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0134 |
| Product Name | Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) |
| CAS | 50-70-4 |
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| Description | Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used in various personal care products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and skincare products; it functions as a humectant, which helps to retain moisture in the skin. Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables, but it can also be synthesized chemically. |
| Appearance | colorless, odorless, crystalline powder with a sweet taste |
| Application | 1. Food industry: Sorbitol is commonly used as a sugar substitute, flavor enhancer, and humectant in various food products, including baked goods, candy, and frozen desserts. 2. Pharmaceuticals: It is used as an excipient or an inactive ingredient in medicinal formulations, where it helps to maintain the stability and shelf-life of the products. 3. Personal care products: Sorbitol is added to personal care products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and skin moisturizers as a humectant to retain moisture and prevent drying. 4. Chemical industry: It is used as a raw material in the production of various chemicals, including sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, and isosorbide. 5. Agriculture: Sorbitol is used as a foliar spray in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants to enhance their growth and yield. 6. Animal feed: It is used as a feed ingredient or a source of energy for livestock and poultry. 7. Industrial applications: Sorbitol is used in the manufacture of resins, adhesives, plastics, and elastomers, where it acts as a plasticizer or a binder. |
| Features And Benefits | 1. Acts as a humectant to attract moisture to the skin 2. Provides a smooth and non-sticky texture to products 3. Enhances the spreadability of products 4. Helps to prevent drying and cracking of products 5. Adds sweetness to products without the added calories 6. Extends the shelf life of products by acting as a preservative 7. Helps to protect and soothe the skin. |
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