Sodium Benzoate Powder

Product Description

Sodium Benzoate (CHCOONa) is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and is commonly used as a preservative in food and beverages due to its antimicrobial properties. It appears as a white, crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water. Sodium Benzoate is also utilized in various industrial applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a corrosion inhibitor.

Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Name: Sodium Benzoate

• Formula: CHCOONa

• Molecular Weight: 144.11 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Soluble in water (1g in 2.6 mL water at 25C)

• Melting Point: 300C (decomposes)

• pH (1% solution): 78 (neutral)

• CAS Number: 532-32-1

Applications:

• Food & Beverage Industry: Preservative (E211) to inhibit microbial growth in acidic foods and drinks (e.g., soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles)

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a preservative in creams, lotions, and shampoos

• Pharmaceuticals: In tablet formulations as a stabilizer or preservative

• Industrial Use: Used in manufacturing plastics, dyes, and as a corrosion inhibitor in water treatment systems

Key Features:

• Effective antimicrobial agent, especially against bacteria and fungi

• Non-toxic when used within regulated concentrations

• Commonly used in combination with citric acid in foods and beverages for improved preservative effects

• Also serves as a chelator for metal ions in certain formulations

Safety & Handling:

• Considered safe for use in food and cosmetic products when used within regulated limits

• Can cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract if inhaled in large amounts

• Handle with care, using proper PPE such as gloves and dust masks

• Store in a cool, dry place and ensure the container is sealed tightly to prevent moisture absorptionSodium Benzoate (CHCOONa) is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and is commonly used as a preservative in food and beverages due to its antimicrobial properties. It appears as a white, crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water. Sodium Benzoate is also utilized in various industrial applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a corrosion inhibitor.

  Chemical Properties:

  • Chemical Name: Sodium Benzoate

  • Formula: CHCOONa

  • Molecular Weight: 144.11 g/mol

  • Appearance: White crystalline powder

  • Solubility: Soluble in water (1g in 2.6 mL water at 25C)

  • Melting Point: 300C (decomposes)

  • pH (1% solution): 78 (neutral)

  • CAS Number: 532-32-1

  Applications:

  • Food & Beverage Industry: Preservative (E211) to inhibit microbial growth in acidic foods and drinks (e.g., soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles)

  • Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a preservative in creams, lotions, and shampoos

  • Pharmaceuticals: In tablet formulations as a stabilizer or preservative

  • Industrial Use: Used in manufacturing plastics, dyes, and as a corrosion inhibitor in water treatment systems

  Key Features:

  • Effective antimicrobial agent, especially against bacteria and fungi

  • Non-toxic when used within regulated concentrations

  • Commonly used in combination with citric acid in foods and beverages for improved preservative effects

  • Also serves as a chelator for metal ions in certain formulations

  Safety & Handling:

  • Considered safe for use in food and cosmetic products when used within regulated limits

  • Can cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract if inhaled in large amounts

  • Handle with care, using proper PPE such as gloves and dust masks

  • Store in a cool, dry place and ensure the container is sealed tightly to prevent moisture absorption