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Product Specifications
Sodium benzoate is mainly known as a preservative used in processed foods and beverages to extend shelf life.
It’s an odorless, crystalline powder made by combining benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide. Benzoic acid is a preservative on its own. Combining benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide helps it dissolve in products.
Applications:
- Food and Beverage
Industries:
- Food
| Grade | Food |
|---|---|
| SKU | 16144269 |
| Package Type | Bag |
| Grade | NF/FCC |
| Shelf Life (months) | Store in a cool and dry place, in tight containers, for up to 2 years. |
| Synonyms | Benzoate of soda, benzoic acid, sodium salt |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Colour | White |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Freezing Point | > 300°C (572°F) |
| Vapour | 0 kPa (0 mm Hg) (at 20°C) |
| Water solubility | 55 g/100 ml water at 20°C |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 560°C (1040°F) (cloud) |
| CAS | 532-32-1 |
| Formula | NaC7H5O2 |