Sodium Benzoate is a sodium salt that is commonly used as a chemical preservative, but can also occur naturally in some foods. is bacteriostatic and fungistatic under acidic conditions.
It is most widely used in acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments. It may be used to cease the fermentation process in items like wine.Sodium Benzoate is also allowed as an animal food additive at up to 0.1%, according to AFCO's official publication.
1. In Food Industry:
- The most common food use of Sodium Benzoate is in soft drinks, salad dressings, jams, fruit juices, condiments and many other items.
2. Other Applications:
- In addition to acting as a preservative in food sources, Sodium Benzoate is used to extend the shelf life of toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, lotions, ointments, medicinal syrups or pills. This can be added to prevent the growth of bacteria or as a corrosion inhibitor that will keep metallic products from rusting. Also used in dying, printing, tobacco industries.
- Plastic paper bag or three layer Kraft paper bag, net weight of each is 25kg.
- Polypropylene container bags of 500kg or 1000kg net each.
7-15 working days after deposit.
- Keep in a tightly closed container.
- Protect from physical damage.
- Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities.
- Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources.
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