[Sorbitol supply and procurement] The role and dosage of sorbitol in daily chemicals

Sorbitol, also known as sorbitol. It is white hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flakes or granules, odorless. Depending on the crystallization conditions, the melting point changes in the range of 88~102℃, and the relative density is about 1.49. Easily soluble in water (1g dissolves in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid. It has a refreshing sweetness, the sweetness is about half that of sucrose, and its caloric value is similar to that of sucrose. In the food industry, it is mostly sorbitol liquid with a content of 69~71%. Sorbitol liquid is a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid with a sweet taste, neutral to litmus, and miscible with water, glycerin and propylene glycol. Can be used as nutritive sweetener, humectant, chelating agent and stabilizer.

According to the understanding of sorbitol suppliers, the role and dosage of sorbitol in daily chemicals are as follows:

Sorbitol can be used as toothpaste, toothpaste Gel, mouthwash base, sorbitol is used as excipient, humectant, abrasive, detergent, bactericide, astringent, adhesive, antifreeze, sweetener. Sorbitol can maintain moisture balance, paste lubrication, color, and good taste. It has moisturizing and protective effects, cooling, comfort, and delicious sweetness. The added amount can reach 30%.

Due to sorbitol’s special properties such as moisturizing, surface crystallization, emulsification and dispersion, and microcrystalline effects in the film. Sorbitol acts as a non-irritating moisturizer, humectant, and stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions to prevent skin dryness. Using pasty cosmetics such as sorbitol creams and lotions can effectively retain moisture without feeling greasy or sticky. Sorbitol can also increase the elasticity of the film and prevent adhesion. Sorbitol emulsifier has good wetting, emulsifying and dispersing effects, better foaming properties and improved body shape. More than 10% sorbitol can be used in body washes and facial creams, 5-10% can be used in hair creams and hair gels, and more than 2% can be used in colloids; more than 5% can be used in deodorants and antiperspirants in viscous products.