Ingredient

POTASSIUM BENZOATE

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 582-25-2
EINECS / EC 209-481-3
CosIng Ref 36934
Chemical Name potassium benzoate
IUPAC Name
Formula C7H5KO2
Mol. Weight 160.21 g/mol
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChIKey XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Function & Classification

Primary Function PRESERVATIVE

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 V/1a

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