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  Sodium Benzoate in skin care formulas. Is it save?

  Posted by manuksh on July 4, 2017 at 8:04 pm

  Dear colleagues,
  While studying substitution of parabens, I came across some skincare moisturizers in the market which contain Sodium Benzoate as a co-preservative. This is E211. Studying possible reaction with ascorbic acid it can generate benzene which is cancerogenic. Is this possible? If yes, why Sodium Benzoate is allowed in EU?  

  David replied 7 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  July 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

  https://chemistscorner.com/cosmeticsciencetalk/discussion/766/benzene-from-citric-acid-and-sodium-benzoate

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