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Food grade sodium benzoate ,preservative

Sodium benzoate is a widely used, water-soluble preservative () that prevents mold, bacteria, and yeast growth in acidic foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is commonly found in soft drinks, pickles, sauces, and personal care products. Medicinally, it treats high blood ammonia levels and is used in industrial applications as a corrosion inhibitor. Healthline +3Key Uses of Sodium Benzoate

• Food and Beverage Preservation: It is highly effective in acidic foods (pH < 4.5), including salad dressings, carbonated drinks, jams, fruit juices, and condiments.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: It preserves products like skin creams, lotions, hair products, baby wipes, and toothpaste to prevent microbial contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: It serves as a preservative in cough syrups and liquid medicines. It is also used as a lubricant in pill manufacturing to improve tablet flow and ease of swallowing.
• Medical Treatment: It is used in higher, prescribed amounts to treat hyperammonemia (elevated ammonia levels).
• Industrial Applications: Used as a corrosion inhibitor in engine coolants and automobile radiators.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used as a stabilizer in photo processing and a component in manufacturing certain dyes. Healthline +5

Key Safety Information

 

• FDA Approval: It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food when used in concentrations of 0.1% or less by weight.
• Potential Reaction: When combined with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in beverages, it can form benzene, a known carcinogen, though levels are usually within safety limits. Healthline +4