Sodium benzoate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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INCI designation: Sodium benzoates

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Preservative. Food additive (E E E211)

Occurrence in cosmetics and food. In the technical field sodium benzoate is used as corrosion inhibitor. The DKG had previously tested the substance 5% in Vaseline. This formulation is no longer available in Germany. Therefore, recommendations have now (as of 2016) been made for a 2% application form in Vaseline. There are no disadvantages to be expected from this change.

s.a. Sulphite hypersensitivity.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Geier J et al (2016) News on the epicutaneous test series of the German Contact Allergy Group. Dermatology at work and in the environment 64: 70-75

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer