Sodium Benzoate

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Description Details Documents Sodium benzoate is a commonly used, safe, and effective antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics and skincare products—such as cleansers, lotions, and creams—that helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold. It is most often used in water-based, leave-on or rinse-off formulations at concentrations ranging from 0.5% to 1.0%, and it performs best in acidic conditions with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Sodium Benzoate is not a full spectrum preservative. It requires the use of another preservative such as Potassium Sorbate to provide full protection against mold, fungi, yeast and bacteria. INCI: Sodium benzoate pH range: up to 6% but is most active at pH 3% where it is 94% active. at 6% it is only approximately 1.55% active. Usage rate: up to 1.0% - Add at 60°C or below during the cool down stage of processing Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Certificate of Analysis (COA):SOBZ614ARSOBZ609FR If the Lot # you are looking for isn't listed, please contact us at [email protected] Show more