Sodium Benzoate
Manufacturing
Sodium benzoate is an organic salt made from combining benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide. This product acts as a preservative for foods with acidic pH's and cosmetics. It is commonly found in oral products, cleansers, hair products, and foods.
Pharmaceuticals
Sodium Benzoate is highly soluble in water and is commonly used in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industry because of its antimicrobial and preservative properties. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi. It is used in eye drops and ointments to maintain sterility and prevent contamination. Sodium Benzoate is also a stabilizing agent and buffering agent in pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, it is a chelating agent.
Food
Sodium Benzoate is a widely used food preservative that helps inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, thereby extending shelf life. It is especially effective in acidic foods and beverages such as soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, and salad dressings. It is odorless, tasteless at low concentrations, and highly soluble in water, making it easy to incorporate into liquid products.
Grade
- Industrial
- Injectable
- USP-NF
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- IP
- Granular
- Prill Granular
Other Names
- Benzoate of Soda
- Sodium Benzenecarboxylate
- Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt
Abbreviations
- SB
- NaBz
- NaBenzoate
Form
- Solid