Sodium Benzoate
Used in cosmetic products as anticorrosive, fragrance and preservative. Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V/1.
Annex V/1: a) 2.5% (acid) / b) 1.7% (acid) / c) 0.5% (acid) ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
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IUPAC name: sodium benzoate
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What is Sodium Benzoate used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Benzoate is used in cosmetic products as anticorrosive, fragrance and preservative. Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.
Is Sodium Benzoate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Sodium Benzoate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/1 (allowed preservative). Annex V/1: a) 2.5% (acid) / b) 1.7% (acid) / c) 0.5% (acid) ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate is listed with CAS number 532-32-1 and EC number 208-534-8.
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