Potassium Sorbate

Supplies for Candles

£3.15

Multi-Buy Offer: 15% off when you purchase 5 x 1Kg. Potassium Sorbate is a widely used, gentle preservative in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is commonly used to help extend shelf life and maintain product freshness, particularly in water-based and low pH formulations. Valued for its mildness and compatibility, Potassium Sorbate works best when combined with other preservatives to provide broad-spectrum protection. It is especially suited to formulations where a softer preservation system is desired, and is often used alongside preservatives such as phenoxyethanol or benzyl alcoho

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