Sodium benzoate

Product Overview

CAS No: 532-32-1

EINECS No. 208-534-8

H.S Code: 2916310090

Molecular Formula: NaC6H5CO2

Physical Properties

Sodium benzoate is a preservative. It is most widely used in acidic foods such as salad dressings, carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.sodium benzoate is also used as a preservative in medicines and cosmetics. As a food additive, sodium benzoate has the E number E211

Technical Literature

Specification of Sodium benzoate

Test Items	Specification
Appearance	White almost odourless, crystaline powder
Content(as dry product)%	99.0-100.5
Loss on drying	2.0% max
Acetone insoluble	98% min (by weight)
Acidity or alkalinity	Passed test
Heavy metals%	0.001 max
Chloride%	0.02 max
Total Cl Content%	0.03 max
Transparency and color	Passed test

Applications

Sodium benzoate is a preservative. It is most widely used in acidic foods such as salad dressings, carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.sodium benzoate is also used as a preservative in medicines and cosmetics. As a food additive, sodium benzoate has the E number E211

Packages & Delivery:

Packed in 25KG net weight woven bags lined with PP bags.

Inquiry & F.A.Q

Packing: in 25KG net weight fiber drums lined with PP bags, or in 25KG net weight cartons lined with pp bags on the pallets. 500g samples can be delivered under the buyer's DHL account.