Potassium Benzoate

  • Preservative

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About Potassium Benzoate

Potassium Benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid with the following structure.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in products and slow spoilage during storage.[3] In Europe, when used as a preservative, up to 0.5% is permitted, based on acid content.[2]

Potassium Benzoate Details

Ingredient function
Preservative
Main product categories
Cleansing Foam, Cleansing Gel, Bubble Cleanser
INCI name
POTASSIUM BENZOATE
CosIng ID
36934

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