Product: Sodium Benzoate

Our Sodium Benzoate is rigorously tested for purity and meets international food-grade standards, making it ideal for manufacturers of soft drinks, sauces, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Trusted by industries across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, we guarantee consistent quality and reliable supply for all your preservation needs.

Categories: Anti-Dandruf & Anti-Itching

Category: powder

Description

Rchem is a leading supplier of high-purity Sodium Benzoate in Pakistan, offering an essential preservative for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. Sodium Benzoate is a widely trusted, water-soluble antimicrobial agent that effectively inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and harmful bacteria in acidic environments. Trusted by beverage manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, and pharmaceutical processors across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, our Sodium Benzoate ensures your products maintain maximum shelf life, stability, and safety—whether used in carbonated drinks, oral syrups, topical creams, or personal care formulations. Rchem is your reliable partner for high-quality chemical compounds.

Key Features & Benefits:

Excellent solubility in water-based formulations Cost-effective preservation solution Extends product shelf life significantly Works effectively in acidic conditions Meets international food safety standards

Technical Specifications Table:

Property

Detail

Apperance

White crystalline powder or granules

Scent

Odorless or faint benzaldehyde-like odor

Solubility

Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol

Uses

Food preservative, antimicrobial agent, corrosion inhibitor

pH

Effective in pH 2.5-4.5 (acidic conditions)

Charge

Anionic

Used In

Soft drinks, sauces, personal care products, pharmaceuticals

Usage Rate

0.05-0.1% (varies by application)

Product Origin

Synthetic (from Benzoic Acid)

PALM DERIVATIVES STATUS

Non-Palm

VEGAN SUITABLE

Yes

Chemical Formulae

C₇H₅NaO₂

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is Sodium Benzoate only effective in acidic products?

In acidic conditions (below pH 4.5), Sodium Benzoate converts into its active form, benzoic acid, which can penetrate microbial cells and inhibit their growth. It's much less effective in neutral or alkaline environments.

This combination should be avoided. In an acidic solution, Sodium Benzoate can react with Ascorbic Acid to form benzene, a known carcinogen, especially in the presence of heat and light.

Can I use it in a product that also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?

Sodium Benzoate is most effective against yeast and bacteria in acidic environments. Potassium Sorbate is better at inhibiting molds and is effective in a wider pH range (up to pH 6.5). They are often used together for broad-spectrum protection.

What is the difference between Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate?

This can happen if the solution was not mixed thoroughly or if the concentration was too high for the solubility at that temperature. Ensure it's fully dissolved in water before adding to the main batch, and avoid saturation.

My liquid has separated after adding Sodium Benzoate. Why?

Yes, our food-grade Sodium Benzoate is certified for both halal and kosher production, making it suitable for all consumer markets in Pakistan.

Product: Sodium Benzoate