| CAS# | 532-32-1 |
| FORMULA | C7H5O2Na |
| INS Number | 211 |
| E Number | E211 |
| Synonyms | Benzoic acid, sodium salt; Benzoate of soda |
| GROUPS/USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Corrosion Inhibitor, Flame Retardants, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lubricant & Grease, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Solvents & Degreasers, Benzoates, Solvent |
| Markets | Animal Care, CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Food & Beverage, HI&I – Household, Industrial & Institutional, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking |
FAQ’S
What is Sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate is a sodium salt of benzoic acid that appears as a white, or colorless crystalline powder.
What are the uses of Sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative in food, drinks, and cosmetics to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, thus extending shelf life. It is often used in acidic foods and drinks like soft drinks, pickles, and fruit juices.
What are the health risks of Sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate may cause allergic reactions in some people. It may cause inflammation in people with obesity.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Sodium Benzoate to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Corrosion Inhibitors, Flame Retardants, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lubricant & Grease, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Solvents & Degreasers.
Sodium benzoate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White granules, crystalline powder, or flakes |
| Assay | NLT 99.0% and NMT 100.5% |
| Alaklinity (as NaOH) | NMT 0.04% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Water | NMT 1.5% |