FAQs:

1. What is Sodium Benzoate and what are its primary uses?

Sodium benzoate or sodium benzoate preservative is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which is usually employed as a preservative and an antimicrobial agent. It prevents the formation of bacterial, yeast, and fungal colonies. Sodium benzoate preservative finds application in personal care products, cosmetics, and various other industries including skincare products, shampoos, industrial coatings, and adhesives to provide shelf life and safety.

2. How does Sodium Benzoate function as a preservative?

Sodium benzoate preservative achieves this by altering the conditions in a way that is less favorable for the growth of microorganisms. It affects their metabolic processes especially in an acidic environment thus suitable for acidic products. This comes in handy in preserving foods and other products to enhance their storage life and quality.

3. Is Sodium Benzoate safe for use in personal care products?

Yes, sodium benzoate preservative by Pioneer Chemicals is safe for use in personal care products when applied in correct concentrations. The FDA and the European Commission have allowed its use in cosmetics and skincare products but only within specific concentrations to protect consumers and the product’s effectiveness.

4. How is Sodium Benzoate produced?

Sodium benzoate is manufactured by reacting benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide. This reaction leads to the formation of a soluble salt that can easily dissolve in water. The manufacture of sodium benzoate preservative is done in a way that ensures that the end product is of high quality and purity and can be used in various industries.

5. Can sodium benzoate preservative interact with other ingredients in formulations?

Sodium Benzoate may react with other ingredients especially those that are acidic in nature to increase on the preservative role. However, it is important to ensure that there are no interactions that may have adverse effects on the product’s stability or effectiveness. It is common for formulators to perform compatibility tests in order to determine the proper functioning of sodium benzoate preservative with other components in the final product.