{"id":99799,"date":"2026-05-02T05:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medqmedicalsuppliers.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=99799"},"modified":"2026-05-02T05:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:28:35","slug":"benzoic-acid-25kg-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medqmedicalsuppliers.co.za\/?product=benzoic-acid-25kg-2","title":{"rendered":"Benzoic Acid 25kg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Benzoic Acid 25kg<\/p>\n<p>Benzoic acid is a versatile compound used as a preservative (E210) in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria, and as an antimicrobial agent in treatments for athlete\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds foot.<br \/> Benzoic Acid 25kg<\/p>\n<p>It\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds also a key chemical intermediate for making dyes, plastics, insect repellents, fragrances, and alkyd resins, while also serving as a lubricant, pH adjuster, and ingredient in e-liquids and batteries. Benzoic Acid 25kg<\/p>\n<p>In Food &amp; Beverages<br \/> Preservative: Prevents spoilage in acidic foods like soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, and salad dressings (as sodium benzoate).<br \/> Flavoring: Naturally present in some foods and used to enhance flavor. <\/p>\n<p>In Cosmetics &amp; Personal Care<br \/> Preservative: Prevents microbial growth in shampoos, sunscreens, cleansers, and makeup, extending shelf life.<br \/> Fragrance: Adds a subtle scent to products.<br \/> pH Adjuster: Balances product acidity.<br \/> In Medicine &amp; Pharmaceuticals<br \/> Antimicrobial: Used in antifungal treatments for athlete\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds foot and ringworm (often with salicylic acid).<br \/> Inactive Ingredient: Acts as a preservative or lubricant in some medications.<br \/> Treatment: Sodium benzoate helps treat urea cycle disorders by binding ammonia. <\/p>\n<p>Industrial &amp; Chemical Uses<br \/> Chemical Intermediate: Precursor for benzoyl chloride, used in fungicides, drugs, and plastics.<br \/> Plasticizers: Used in making certain plastics.<br \/> Resins: Ingredient in alkyd resins for paints.<br \/> Lubricants: Reduces evaporation in greases and oils.<br \/> Batteries: Used as an additive.<br \/> E-liquids: Helps reduce pH for smoother nicotine delivery in some e-cigarettes. <\/p>\n<p>Benzoic Acid 25kg<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benzoic acid is a white solid with the formula C\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdH\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdCO\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid.<\/p>\n<p>The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only source.<\/p>\n<p>Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Benzoic Acid-Uses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Benzoic acid (BA) is a commonly used <b>antimicrobial preservative in food and beverages, especially in carbonated beverages<\/b><\/li>\n<li>As it presents its strongest antibacterial activity 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