Xylitol
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Xylitol is a naturally-occurring 5-carbon polyol sweetener. It is found in fruits and vegetables, and is even produced by the human body itself. It can absorb heat when dissolved in water, with moisture absorbing function, and transient diarrhea can be induced when excessively taken. The product can also treat constipation.
Xylitol is the sweetest of all the polyols. It is as sweet as sucrose, has no after-taste and is safe for diabetics. Xylitol has 40% less calories than sugar and, for this reason, a caloric value of 2.4 kcal/g is accepted for nutritional labelling in the EU and the USA.
In crystalline applications, it provides a pleasant, natural cooling effect, greater than that of any other polyol.
It is the only sweetener to show both passive and active anti-caries effects.
Application:
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foods
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calorie free chewing gum
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confectionery
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oral hygiene products (mouthwash and toothpaste)
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pharmaceuticals
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cosmetics
Package:
Crystalline product: 120g/bag, 25kg/compound bag, lined with plastic bag Liquid product: 30kg/plastic drum, 60kg/plastic drum, 200kg/plastic drum.
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Xylitol
CAS RN.:87-99-0
EINECS No.:201-788-0
Molecular formula:C5H12O5
Properties:
Properties sugar-like sweet orthorhombic crystal (stable type) or monoclinic crystal (metastable type).
Melting point 61~61.5 oC
Boiling point 215~217oC
Specification
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USP23-NF18
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JP6
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FCCIV
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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Assay(C5H12O5), %(on dried basis)
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99.0~101.0
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98.5~101.0
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98.5~101.0
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Loss on drying,%
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≤0.2
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≤0.5
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≤0.5
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Residue on ignition,%
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≤0.1
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≤0.1
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≤0.5
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pH Value (0.1g/ml)
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5.0~7.0
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5.0~7.0
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- - -
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Reducing sugars (as C6H12O6),%
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≤0.2
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≤0.2
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≤0.2
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Melting range, °C
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92~96
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92~96
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92~96
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Other polyols ,%
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≤0.5
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≤1.0
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≤2.0
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Heavy metals (as Pb),%
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≤0.0001
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≤0.0010
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≤0.0010
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Arsenic (as As),%
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≤0.00005
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≤0.0004
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≤0.0003
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Nickel (Ni), %
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≤0.0001
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≤0.0002
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- - -
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Lead (Pb), %
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≤0.00003
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≤0.0001
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≤0.0001
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Sulfate (as SO4),%
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≤0.02
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- - -
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- - -
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Chloride (as Cl),%
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≤0.01
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- - -
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- - -
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