Sodium Benzoate for Cosmetics & Home Care
Sodium Benzoate
Appearance:White powder or granule
Application: Toothpaste, Shampoo, Body wash, Cosmetics and Dishwashing liquid.
Industrial & Cosmetic Grade Sodium Benzoate is a white crystalline powder or granule primarily used as a highly effective preservative in cosmetics, personal care products, and household cleaners. Specifically formulated for the daily chemical industry, this product meets international standards (BP2000/USP) and offers excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties to effectively extend product shelf life and ensure usage safety.
Specification of cosmetic grade sodium benzoate
| Analysis Contents | Analysis Standard (BP2000) | Analysis Results |
| Appearance | White, powder, prill, needle, and with styrax benzoin smell | |
| Content% (as dry product C7H5NaO2) | ≥99.0%-≤100.5% | 99.55% |
| Acid and Alkalinity | 0.20ml/0.1N | 0.20ml/0.1N |
| Heavy Metals (% Pb) | ≤0.001% | 0.001% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.5% | 1.32% |
| pH Value | 7.5-8.0 | 7.5 |
| Total Cl Content | ≤0.03 | 0.03 |
| Pb (mg/kg) | 5mg/kg | 5mg/kg |
| As (mg/kg) | 3mg/kg | 3mg/kg |
| Hg (mg/kg) | 1mg/kg | 1mg/kg |
| Halogenide% (FeCl3) | ≤0.02 | 0.02 |
| Transparency and Color | According to Y6 | According to Y6 |
| Dissoluble State | Passing test | Passing test |
| Polycyclic Acids | Passing test | Passing test |
| Fusion Point (°C) | 121.5-123.5 | 122.8 |
| Compound Easy to Be Oxidized | Passing test | Passing test |
Applications of cosmetic grade sodium benzoate
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Cosmetic Preservative: For lotions, creams, toners, sunscreens, etc.
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Personal Care Product Preservative: For shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, mouthwashes, etc.
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Household Cleaner Preservative: For dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, etc.
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Antibacterial Agent: Inhibits bacterial growth.
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Antifungal Agent: Prevents mold and yeast growth.
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Water-Soluble Preservative: Easily dissolves in water for convenient formulation.
