Appearance
White crystals
Function
It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a binder and excipient in tablets. Sorbitol is a sugar substitute. Sorbitol has approximately 60% the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar).
Synonyms
Sorbitol NF/FCC Crystal Tablet; Unisweet S30; D-Sorbitol; Glucitol; Karion
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
Packages
- 300 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Binders
- sweetener
- flavors
- excipients
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 100 øC (212 øF)
- Melting Point: 111 øC (232 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: 182.17 g/mol