CFI Potassium Sorbate - Food Grade (1kg)

• INCI Name: Potassium Sorbate
• Grade: Food Grade
• Form: Powder
• Usage Rate: 0.1 to 0.3%
• pH Preference: Around 4.4 for maximum efficacy
• Ingredients: Potassium sorbate

• Creams and lotions
• Shampoos and makeup products
• Water-containing cosmetic formulas
• Lower-pH preservation systems
• Preservative systems used together with sodium benzoate

Potassium Sorbate Is For:

• Formulators preserving water-containing products
• Lower-pH cosmetic systems
• Preservative systems paired with sodium benzoate

Potassium Sorbate Is Not For:

• Anhydrous products with no water phase
• Formulas above pH 6
• Finished cosmetic use without formulation

• As a Preservative Ingredient: Use at 0.1 to 0.3% in the water phase.
• As a Lower-pH Preservative: Adjust the final product to about pH 4.4 for maximum efficacy.
• Processing Tip: Potassium Sorbate is not effective at all in products with a pH over 6.
• Processing Tip: It is commonly paired with sodium benzoate for broader preservation support.

• Keep well sealed between uses
• Store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight, and heat
• Patch test finished products before wider use
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use

Q: Does Potassium Sorbate preserve against bacteria on its own?
A: No. It is effective against mould and yeast, but is commonly used with sodium benzoate for broader protection.

Q: Where is Potassium Sorbate added in a formula?
A: It is dissolved in the water phase.

Q: Why does final pH matter so much?
A: It is most effective in more acidic formulas and is not effective in products above pH 6.