Sodium Benzoate 99.9% USP,BP,Ph.EUR

What is Sodium Benzoate? Sodium Benzoate (chemical formula C₆H₅COONa) is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a widely used preservative and antimicrobial agent. It is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water and commonly used in a variety of industrial, food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications. Sodium Benzoate is also known by alternate names such as Benzoic acid sodium salt or Sodium benzenecarboxylate. This compound is valued for its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mould, making it an effective preservative in food and beverages, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Consistent Quality: We source only high-quality Sodium Benzoate 99.9%, meeting the standards of USP, BP, and Ph.EUR, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in food preservation, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and maintain product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Food Preservation
Widely used as a preservative in the food and beverage industry. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mould in products such as soft drinks, fruit juices, salad dressings, jams, and pickles, thereby extending shelf life and improving safety.

Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
As a preservative to prevent microbial contamination in formulations such as shampoos, lotions, and creams. It helps ensure product safety and stability over time.

Pharmaceutical Applications
In liquid medicines, syrups, and ointments. It ensures the efficacy and safety of these products by preventing microbial growth and extending their shelf life.

Industrial Applications
Used as a stabiliser in certain chemical formulations. It is also employed in the production of dyes, as an additive in lubricants, and in the manufacturing of plastics and resins.

Laboratory Reagent
Frequently used as a reagent in laboratories, particularly in analytical chemistry, for testing the presence of certain compounds, as well as in experiments involving pH control and oxidation-reduction reactions.

Textile Industry
Helps to prevent microbial growth during the production process. It is also used in certain dyeing processes to enhance the stability and quality of dyes on fabrics.

Water Treatment
May be used to control microbial growth in cooling towers, water storage tanks, and industrial water systems.

Chemical Synthesis
Particularly in the production of benzoic acid and its derivatives. It serves as a key intermediate in the manufacturing of a wide variety of chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing

• Preservatives
• Dyes
• Lubricants
• Plastics
• Resins
• Redox reactions
• Textiles
• Water treatment
• Benzoic acid production

Minimum Assay: >99% m/m
Molecular Formula: C6H5COONa
Molecular Weight: 144.11
Solubility in Water (% weight): 556 g/l @ 20 C
Colour: Y6
Loss on drying @ 105 C: <2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <10ppmTotal Chloride: <300ppm
Chloride (Cl): <200ppm
Sulphate (SO4): <0.007%
Acidity/Alkalinity: Bulk Density: 700-800 EDF Kg/m3
Particle Size: D:1mm,L:10-15mm, Cylindrical

Cas Number: 532-32-1

Einecs Number: 208-534-8

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29163190

Hazard Phrases: H319

Prec Phrases: P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313