Sorbitol

Product Overview
Sorbitol is a high-purity sugar alcohol derived from corn or wheat glucose, serving as a versatile bulk sweetener, humectant, and texturant across pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care industries. Its primary industrial use includes excipient in tablet formulations, crystallization prevention in toothpaste, and moisture retention in confectionery. The key value proposition lies in its non‑cariogenic, low‑calorie profile combined with exceptional thermal stability. Strategically, Sorbitol enables manufacturers to reduce sugar dependency while improving product shelf life and process efficiency, making it indispensable in clean‑label and functional product development.

Competitive Advantage Spotlight
Consistent ≥99.5% purity with trace‑metal control, backed by ISO‑certified production and redundant supply chains, ensuring zero supply disruption risk at global contract pricing.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: D‑Sorbitol (C₆H₁₄O₆), food/pharma grade, non‑GMO source available

• Purity: ≥99.5% (dry basis), residual reducing sugars ≤0.1%, heavy metals ≤5 ppm

• Physical form: White crystalline powder (mesh 20‑100) or 70% aqueous solution

• Particle size (powder): D50 150–250 µm, bulk density 0.65–0.75 g/cm³

• Packaging options: 25 kg multilayer paper/PE bags, 1,000 kg FIBC, 275 kg drums (solution), IBC totes

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, dry conditions (<60% RH, 15–30°C)

Core Industrial Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Direct compression excipient for tablets and chewable dosage forms – superior flowability and low hygroscopicity vs. mannitol, reducing tool sticking.

• Food & beverage: Sugar‑free confectionery (hard candies, chewing gum) – prevents crystallization better than maltitol, enabling longer flavor release.

• Oral care: Toothpaste humectant – maintains moisture without fermentable sugars, outperforming glycerin in cost per unit viscosity.

• Cosmetics: Creams and lotions – non‑irritating texture enhancer, reduces water activity to inhibit microbial growth without parabens.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Statistical process control with 99.8% batch‑to‑batch purity tolerance; full traceability from starch to final product.

• Supply reliability: Dual manufacturing sites (Asia + Europe) with 5,000 MT monthly capacity; 48‑hour emergency replacement guarantee.

• Logistics capability: In‑house warehousing in 12 global hubs; damage‑free delivery ≤0.1% claim rate over 10,000+ shipments.

• Price competitiveness: Direct starch‑to‑sorbitol integration eliminates intermediary markup; contract pricing locked for 12‑24 months.

• Sustainability: Bio‑based, fully biodegradable; zero‑waste production process with water recycling >90%.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT (powder or 70% solution)

• Loading capacity: 22 MT per 20‑foot container (powder in FIBCs); 25 MT per 20‑foot container (solution in IBCs)