"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Benzoate de sodium, Benzoato de sódio, Benzoato di sodio, Benzonato de sodio, Natriumbenzoat
- INCI name: SODIUM BENZOATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 208-534-8
- Food additive: E211
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sodium benzoate is used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetics and in food under the name E211. It is therefore very effective against fungi, yeasts and bacteria. It is made quite easily with soda, water and benzoic acid. It is found naturally in some fruits such as plums, prunes or apples. It is authorized in organic.
Restriction in Europe:
V/1
The maximum permitted concentration in the finished preparations is :
- 2.5% (in acid) for rinsed products, except for oral products
- 1.7% (in acid) for oral products
- 0,5 % (in acid) for non-rinsed products
The maximum permitted concentration in the finished preparations is :
- 2.5% (in acid) for rinsed products, except for oral products
- 1.7% (in acid) for oral products
- 0,5 % (in acid) for non-rinsed products
Its functions (INCI)
- Anticorrosive : Prevents corrosion of the packaging
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 26.38% of cosmetics.
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