Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is benzoic acid’s sodium salt, white odorless granules soluble in water, an effective preservative against fungi in acidic conditions below pH 4.5. Synthesized from toluene oxidation, it meets purity specs from Brenntag preservatives and EFSA additive approvals.
Sodium Benzoate
Preserves carbonated drinks and sauces; in pharma for antifungal syrups; in cosmetics for lotion stability; in animal feeds for mold control; and in industrial coolants for corrosion inhibition.
Forms benzene with ascorbic acid under heat; allergic reactions in sulfite-sensitive. Regulated ADI; avoid heated storage; use ventilation for dust per Sigma-Aldrich hazard data.
Supplied in 25 kg polyethylene-lined fiber drums with secure lids. Keep in benzoate light-shielded warehouses to maintain efficacy.
