E213; Calcium Benzoate(in 1 products)
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Functions:
1. Preservative - Prevents and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful
Calcium benzoate refers to the calcium salt of benzoic acid. It is used as a preservative (E number 213) in food industry. It is preferentially used more than other benzoic acid salts or its esters in foods due to its better solubility and safety to humans. It is used in soft drinks, fruit juice, concentrates, soy milk, soy sauce and vinegar and most widely used preservative in making bread and other bakery products. It is used as preservative for water based insecticidal composition which can be sprayed as well as in preparation of calcium formate direct sprayable fertilizers. It is used as preservative for mouth wash compositions and in water hardness reducers.
It is approved to use as food additive and cosmetics preservative in EU.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/62425
Regulatory References:
1. EU CosIng Annex V, PRESERVATIVES ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
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