Description
Benzoic Acid
Product Description
Benzoic acid (the European food additive number E210), is an aromatic carboxylic acid not commonly used for food preservation due to the slight solubility in water.
It is usually produced to its soluble salts - widely used preservatives, sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium benzoate (E212, not common, to reduce the sodium intake).
Appearance | White crystalline flakes or powder |
Assay | 99.5% ~100.5% |
Melting range | 121~124ºC |
Appearance of solution | Colorless and clear |
Heavy metals(as Pb) | 10ppm max |
Total chloride | 300ppm max |
Residue on ignition | 0.05% max |
Readily oxidizable substance | Passed |
Readily carbonizable substance | Passed |
Sulfated ash | 0.1% max |
Application
Food:
Used in fruit juice, pickles, jams, spakling drinks and soda.
Cosmetics:
Benzoic acid can be used as a bulking, masking and preservative (5) in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, including skincare products (facial moisturizer and sunscreen) and mouthwash.
Industrial:
The industrial use is closely related to the aromatic ring or the carboxyl group on it. Its common uses are the carboxylic acid reaction with other substances, such as for phenol production, plastics and benzyl benzoate.
Pharma:
It can added in pharmaceuticals for preservation.
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging: 25kg bag.
Shipping: Within 7 days of order confirmation.
Company Profile
1. Established: 2009
2. Main product: Food ingredients & additives
3. Location: Office in Hangzhou, China; Preservative & Flavoring agents factories in Shandong and Shanghai.
4. Main market: Middle East, Middle Asia, South-east Asia, Africa
5. Certificate: ISO, KOSHER, HALAL, SGS and more
Employees: 51-100
R&D staffs: 5-10
Factory Size: 5,000-10,000 square meters