Chemical formula: C4H4KNO4S
Molecular weight: 201.24 g/mol
CAS NO: 55589-62-3
EINECSN: 251-622-6
Code: GB19.011.
HS: 29349910
IDENTIFICATION
| Test | Requirement |
| Solubility（0.2g into 1L Water） | Freely soluble |
| Solubility in Ethanol | Slightly soluble |
| Ultraviolet Abserption | 227±2nm |
| Test for Potassium | Positive |
| Precipitation test | Yellow Precipitate |
| Test | Requirement |
| Assay Content % | 99.0~101.0% |
| Loss on Drying(105℃,2h) % | ≦1 |
| Organic Impurities ug/g | ≦20 |
| Fluoride mg/kg | ≦3 |
| Potassium % | 17.0~21 |
| HeavyMetals mg/kg | ≦5 |
| Lead mg/kg | ≦1 |
| Selenium mg/kg | ≦10 |
| Sulphate % | ≦0.1 |
| PH(1 in 100 solution) | 6.5~7.5 |
| Arsenic mg/kg | ≦3 |
| Mercury mg/kg | ≦10 |
MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
| Test | Requirement |
| Total Plate Count cfu/g | ≦200 |
| Coliforms-MPN MPN/g | ≦10 |
| Yeast and Moulds cfu/g | ≦100 |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Advantages:
High Stability
Acesulfame-K can preserve for 10 years under general condition.
No sign of any decomposition.
No absorption of moisture in the air.
Stable to high temperature of 225℃.
Stable within PH2-10, does not react with other food composition or additives when use together.
Sugarless, calorie free, good for tooth.
Reduces the production cost
Guarantee and extend the product shelf life.
As with other artificial sweeteners, there is concern over the safety of acesulfame potassium. However, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their general use. Critics say acesulfame potassium has not been studied adequately and may be carcinogenic,although these claims have been dismissed by the FDA and by equivalent authorities in the European Union.
Acesulfame-K has good stability and suitable taste, and it is the best sweetener for soft drinks, in addition, it also can be used in bakery products, pastry, solid drink, candy, jam, chewing gum, instant coffee, dairy products, jelly, pudding, sweeting agent and so on.
In the pharmaceutical industry, Acesulfame-K is used in the syrup preparation, sugarcoated tablets, bitter medicine masking agent and so on.
In the cosmetics industry, it is used in the lipstick, toothpaste, gargle and so on.
The application and the maximum consumption of Acesulfame-K in EU stangdard：
| Product | Acesulfame-K (mg/L) | Product | Acesulfame-K (mg/kg) |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 350 | Chewing gum | 2000 |
| Alcoholic drinks | 350 | Cereal | 1200 |
| Apple wine and perry | 350 | Candy | 500 |
| Non-alcoholic beer | 350 | Low calorie gam | 1000 |
| Low calorie beer | 25 | Dried fruits | 2000 |
| Black beer | 350 | Sauce | 350 |
| Dairy | 350 | Bakery | 350 |
Storage：
Keep in a cool and dry place.
Protect from sun shine and preserved in tight containers.
Avoid contamination.
Package：
Cardboard barrel: 320mm*420mm
Cardboard box: 360mm*360mm*270mm
Net weight: 25 kg
Fiber pallet, sealed by double food safe polyethylene bags