Sodium Benzoate -IP/BP/EP/USP is a safe and effective preservative used in sodas, packaged foods, etc. This is also widely used in personal care products for enhancing their shelf life. It is an odorless, crystalline powder prepared by combining benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide. This is provided in high-quality form without any adulteration to provide the best results.
Specifications
SODIUM BENZOATE BP
Code Number |
67107 |
Synonym |
SODIUM BENZENECARBOXYLATE |
CAS No. |
532-32-1 |
Molecular Formula |
C7H5NaO2 |
Molecular Weight |
144.10 |
Description |
WHITE OR ALMOST WHITE CRYSTALLINE OR GRANULAR POWDER OR FLAKES, SLIGHTLY HYGROSCOPIC |
SOLUBILITY |
FREELY SOLUBLE IN WATER, SPARINGLY SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL (90%) |
IDENTIFICATION |
SODIUM = +VE & BENZOATE =+VE |
APPEARANCE OF SOLUTION |
10% SOLUTION CLEAR AND NOT MORE COLOURED THAN Y6 |
HEAVY METALS |
MAX. 0.001% |
LOSS ON DRYING IN OVEN AT 105 deg C |
MAX. 2.0 % |
ACIDITY & ALKALINITY |
MAX. 0.2 ML 0.1M HCL/NAOH IS REQUIRED TO CHANGE THE COLOUR OF INDICATOR |
HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS |
TOTAL CHLORINE-MAX. 0.03% |
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS |
PER BP |
ASSAY (DRIED SUBSTANCE) |
99.0-100.5% |
HALOGENS
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