Sorbitol 70%

O Sorbitol 70% It is an aqueous solution of sorbitol, a polyol derived from glucose obtained by hydrogenation. It is a clear, colorless liquid, miscible in water, glycerol 85%, and propylene glycol.

It is used in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. It acts primarily as a humectant and bulking agent. In food, it can also act as a sweetener, emulsifier, sequestrant, and thickener. In cosmetics, it has humectant, emollient, and skin-conditioning properties.

Benefits

• Promotes hydration.
• Helps retain moisture.
• Acts as a body agent.
• It has an emollient effect.
• It acts as a skin conditioner.
• It can act as a plasticizer.
• It acts as a reduced-calorie sweetener.
• It can contribute to the thickening of food formulations.
• It exhibits low reactivity.
• It has applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Features

• Glucose-derived polyol
• Sugar alcohol
• Aqueous solution at 70%
• Clear, colorless liquid
• Moisturizer
• Body agent
• Sweetener
• Emollient in cosmetic applications.
• Obtained by hydrogenating glucose.
• Miscible in water, glycerol 85% and propylene glycol

Where to apply

Foods:

• Chewing gum
• Foods for diabetics
• Drinks for diabetics

Cosmetics:

• Creams
• Emulsions
• Lotions

Pharmaceuticals and oral hygiene:

• Syrups
• Toothpastes

Technical information

• Identification: Sorbitol — a polyol derived from glucose.
• Synonyms and search terms: Sorbitol; Sorbitol 70%; Sorbitol 70% Solution
• INCI: Sorbitol
• CAS: 50-70-4
• Concentration: Aqueous solution at 70%
• Physical form / appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Miscibility: Miscible in water, glycerol 85% and propylene glycol
• Obtaining: Hydrogenation of glucose

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as a humectant, reduced-calorie sweetener and bulking agent.

Complementary functions: Emollient, plasticizer and skin conditioner. In food applications, it can also act as an emulsifier, sequestrant and thickener.

Applications: Food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and oral hygiene products.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which formulations can Sorbitol 70% be used?

It can be used in foods and beverages, creams, emulsions, lotions, syrups, and toothpastes.

What is the solubility of Sorbitol 70%?

Sorbitol 70% is miscible in water, glycerol 85%, and propylene glycol.

What is the physical form of Sorbitol 70%?

It appears as a clear, colorless liquid in aqueous solution at 70%.