Sodium Benzoate

Product Group : Preservative

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Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and is widely used as a food preservative and antimicrobial substance in a variety of consumer products.

Sources of Exposure: Food preservatives (e.g. in salads, pickles, vinegar, carbonated drinks, jams, fruit juices, and sauces), cosmetics, personal care products and pharmaceuticals

Health Impacts:  Exposure to UV light and elevated temperature over the shelf life of beverages may result in benzene formation in products containing benzoic and ascorbic acids. However, sodium benzoate is a greater concern in food than in personal care products, as it is added in larger quantities as a food preservative. Thus, if sodium benzoate is the only ingredient of concern in a product, Million Marker may still include it in the Approved Products list.

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