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Ingredient science card

Sodium Benzoate

Concern
Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin C
Category
Food & Personal Care
CAS
532-32-1
Also listed as
E211, BENZOATE OF SODA, benzoate de sodium
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Safe in isolation at low ppm, but forms carcinogenic benzene when exposed to heat and combined with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C).

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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