CAS 532-32-1
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya
CAS 532-32-1C7H5NaO2144.10 g/mol
Sodium Benzoate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, making it ideal for various applications in the food processing industry. This product is known for its high solubility in water and low toxicity, which contributes to its versatility across different sectors. Its granular form allows for easy handling and incorporation into processes, making it a preferred choice in pharmaceuticals, cleaning agents, and various industrial applications.
Main applicationFood preservation — inhibits mold and bacterial growth in food products
Sodium Benzoate's significance lies in its ability to enhance product stability and safety across industries. Its role in food preservation is crucial for extending shelf life and maintaining quality, especially in high-risk molds and bacteria. Furthermore, its applications in pharmaceuticals and personal care products ensure that formulations remain uncontaminated, promoting consumer health and compliance with regulatory standards.
Also known as
- sodium benzoate
- Sobenate
- Antimol
- Benzoic acid
- sodium salt
- sodium
- benzoate
- Benzoate sodium
- Benzoate of soda
- Benzoate
- sodium
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
- suitable for various industrial applications
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 532-32-1
- Chemical formula
- C7H5NaO2
- Molecular weight
- 144.10 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular white to off-white solid
- Density
- 1.50 g/cu cm
- Density
- 1.50 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 436 °C
- Boiling Point
- >450 °C
- Solubility
- 556 g/L
- pH
- 8
Sodium Benzoate (C7H5NaO2) is a sodium salt derived from benzoic acid, characterized by its granular physical form and high solubility in water at 556 g/L. It is stable under normal conditions and exhibits a slightly alkaline pH of approximately 8 in aqueous solutions. Buyers should consider its use in applications requiring mold and bacteria inhibition, ensuring proper grade selection based on the end-use industry. When ordering, specify the pack size, which is typically 25 kg, and the required quality based on intended application.
Delivery
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food preservation — inhibits mold and bacterial growth in food products
- Pharmaceuticals — used as a preservative in various formulations
- Cleaning products — acts as a preservative in detergent formulations
- Cosmetics — prevents microbial growth in personal care products
- Agriculture — utilized as a preservative in agricultural chemicals
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Increases shelf life of food and beverage products, reducing spoilage
- Minimizes microbial contamination in pharmaceutical formulations, enhancing safety
- Enhances stability of cleaning products by preventing bacterial growth
- Facilitates regulatory compliance in food safety, ensuring consumer protection
- Cost-effective preservation solution, leading to reduced waste in various industries
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium Benzoatein Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is 532-32-1. Its chemical formula is C7H5NaO2, with a molecular weight of 144.10 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Sodium Benzoatein Kenya?
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is also referred to as sodium benzoate, Sobenate, Antimol, Benzoic acid, sodium salt and sodium;benzoate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is supplied?
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Sodium Benzoatein Kenya look like?
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is described as granular white to off-white solid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Sodium Benzoatein Kenya used for?
Common applications include food preservation — inhibits mold and bacterial growth in food products, pharmaceuticals — used as a preservative in various formulations, cleaning products — acts as a preservative in detergent formulations, cosmetics — prevents microbial growth in personal care products and agriculture — utilized as a preservative in agricultural chemicals. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Sodium Benzoatein Kenya?
Sodium Benzoatein Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Sodium Benzoatein Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags, suitable for various industrial applications. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Sodium Benzoatein Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 517055pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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