Food grade
Sodium Benzoate Powder in Kenya
Sodium Benzoate Powder is primarily used as a food preservative. This compound effectively inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, making it essential in the food and beverage industry. In addition to its applications in food preservation, Sodium Benzoate finds use in pharmaceuticals and various cosmetics, helping to extend the shelf life of products. It is supplied as a fine powder in 25 kg bags suited for easy handling and storage.
Main applicationFood preservation — extends shelf life and prevents microbial growth
Sodium Benzoate Powder is vital for food safety, significantly extending product lifespan and ensuring freshness. Its ability to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth makes it crucial in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, allowing companies to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Also known as
- Sodium benzoate
- Benzoate of soda
- E211
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
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Food grade
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Sodium Benzoate is a sodium salt of benzoic acid, characterized by its formulation as a dry white powder. It functions best in acidic conditions, with an effective pH range for preservation applications of 4.5 or lower. This grade is significant for food safety and shelf life extension. When purchasing, consider grade selection and the intended application—Sodium Benzoate is commonly used in food, which necessitates high purity standards. Always specify purity and concentration when ordering.
Delivery
Sodium Benzoate Powder in 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 — extends shelf life and prevents microbial growth
- Pharmaceuticals — acts as a preservative in liquid formulations
- Cosmetics — used to enhance the stability of products
- Beverages — maintains flavor integrity and prevents spoilage
- Industrial applications — used in manufacturing processes as a buffer or stabilizer
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Reduces spoilage of food products, allowing for longer shelf life
- Prevents microbial contamination, ensuring safety in food and beverages
- Enhances stability of pharmaceutical products, increasing efficacy
- Versatile use across multiple industries, simplifying procurement
- Cost-effective preservative solution for manufacturers
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
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 are the other names for Sodium Benzoate Powder in Kenya?
Sodium Benzoate Powder in Kenya is also referred to as Sodium benzoate, Benzoate of soda and E211. 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 Benzoate Powder in Kenya is supplied?
Sodium Benzoate Powder in Kenya is supplied as Food 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 Benzoate Powder in Kenya look like?
Sodium Benzoate Powder in Kenya is described as white crystalline powder. 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 Benzoate Powder in Kenya used for?
Common applications include food preservation — extends shelf life and prevents microbial growth, pharmaceuticals — acts as a preservative in liquid formulations, cosmetics — used to enhance the stability of products, beverages — maintains flavor integrity and prevents spoilage and industrial applications — used in manufacturing processes as a buffer or stabilizer. 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 Benzoate Powder in Kenya?
Sodium Benzoate Powder in 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 Benzoate Powder in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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