Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and commonly referred to as food additive number E211.  It is a widely accepted preservative possessing excellent anti-fungal properties helping to prevent foods from spoiling and growing harmful bacterias, moulds and funguses. It’s antimicrobial properties also make it a key ingredient in many personal care products and cleaning solutions. Additive E211 is also common in a wide selection of soft drinks where it acts to increase acidity and enhance flavour.  Other uses in food include inhibiting any change in colour, pH and flavour and helps to maintain freshness.

Other uses of sodium benzoate include use as an anti-corrosive within anti-freeze solutions and other waterborne systems.

Sodium Benzoate food grade, along with sodium benzoate solution is available from Monarch Chemicals in a variety of bulk pack sizes. To discuss your current requirements or for more information on this product, please use the contact form and we will be happy to assist.