Sodium Benzoate is a widely used preservative for cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations. It is easy to use due to its high water solubility and heat stability and can be added to the formulation at any temperature. As this is supplied as a powder we recommend adding it while stirring your water phase to ensure that you achieve maximum efficacy.
Activity: Yeast, mould and bacteria.
Material Origin: Derived from the oxidation of toluene under GMP conditions.
Usage Levels: Add to the water phase at between 0.5-3%
Please note: This product may come with less than a 9 month shelf life. If used within the specified shelf life, it will not affect the preservative efficacy in a product.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
The information provided is for educational purposes only. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.
As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of products is outside the control of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential losses.