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Sodium Benzoate
AKA “Sobenate, Antimol, Benzoic acid, sodium salt, sodium;benzoate, Benzoate sodium, Benzoate of soda, Benzoate”
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium benzoate
AKA: Sobenate, Antimol, Benzoic acid, Sodium salt, Sodium;benzoate, Benzoate sodium, Benzoate of soda
Botanical · Preservative | Antimicrobial · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Clean
A gentle preservative that keeps your product fresh and effective by preventing mold and bacteria growth, naturally found in berries like cranberries.
Formula
C7H5NaO2
Mol. Weight
144.10
CAS #
532-32-1
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from benzoic acid, a naturally occurring carboxylic acid found in many plants and synthesized from petrochemical sources. Produced by neutralizing benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide through an acid-base reaction.
Function
Preservative | Antimicrobial
Benefits
Anticorrosive
Preservative
Prevents microbial growth
Provides scent
Prevents product degradation
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
EWG Score2
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not Phototoxic
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR