Sodium Benzoate (C₇H₅NaO₂)
High-Purity Preservative & Antimicrobial Agent for Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, and Industrial Formulations
₹115.00
Sodium Benzoate is a common chemical preservative with the formula C₇H₅NaO₂. It is used to stop the growth of harmful bacteria, mold, and yeast. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Sodium Benzoate is widely used as a food preservative, particularly in beverages, sauces, pickles, jams, fruit products and other acidic foods. It is also used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial applications.
Applications of Sodium Benzoate:
Food and Beverages, Soft drinks and juices: It is Added to carbonated sodas, fruit juices, and flavored waters to stop the growth of yeast and bacteria.
Condiments and sauces: It is Found in ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, salad dressings, and relishes.
Preserves: It is used in acidic items like jams, jellies, and pickles to prevent mold and spoilage.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Skincare and hair care: It Acts as a preservative in moisturizers, sunscreens, shampoos, and conditioners to prevent microbial growth.
Oral hygiene: Included in mouthwashes and toothpastes for its antimicrobial properties.
Wipes: Added to baby wipes and cleansing wipes to maintain product safety.
Product Specifications – Sodium Benzoate:
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Name | Sodium Benzoate |
Chemical Name | Sodium Benzoate |
Chemical Formula | C₇H₅NaO₂ |
CAS Number | 532-32-1 |
Molecular Weight | 144.11 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
Colour | White |
Odour | Odourless or faint characteristic odour |
Purity (Assay) | Typically 99.0–100.5% |
pH (10% Solution) | Approximately 7.0–8.5 |
Water Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
Loss on Drying | Typically ≤ 1.5% |
Chloride Content | As per applicable grade specification |
Iron (Fe) | As per manufacturer specification |
Heavy Metals | As per applicable grade specification |
Appearance of Solution | Clear and practically colourless |
Packaging | 25 Kg bags with suitable inner liner |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area; keep the packaging tightly closed |
HSN Code | 29163140 |
Key Features:
Helps inhibit the growth of certain yeasts, moulds and bacteria in suitable formulations.
Commonly used in acidic food and beverage products.
Readily soluble in water.
Suitable for various preservation and formulation applications.
Available Grades:
Food Grade: For permitted food and beverage applications, subject to applicable food-safety regulations.
Pharmaceutical Grade: For approved pharmaceutical applications.
Industrial Grade: For suitable industrial and chemical-processing applications.
MOQ: 25 Kg. Bag
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