Sodium Benzoate

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INCI name

  • SODIUM BENZOATE,

Alternative names

  • Natriumbenzoat,
  • Benzoic Acid,
  • E 211,
  • Sodium Benzonate,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

No information available

INCI function

  • Preservative,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Prevents the development of microorganisms in cosmetics
  • Nature-identical material
  • is used in natural cosmetics
  • Can cause allergies

CAS-No.

  • 532-32-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 208-534-8,

Studies, literature and statements

Kosmetik Lexikon, page 150

Water-soluble preservative for cosmetic preparations, also approved for foodstuffs, E211. It is only effective in acidic areas against yeast and mould.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 506

Synthetically produced preservative. Allergic reactions are possible.

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