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Is Magnesium Benzoate vegetarian?

Magnesium Benzoate

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Magnesium Benzoate is the magnesium salt of benzoic acid, a synthetic compound historically used to treat gout and arthritis, and used in cosmetics as a preservative.

Also known as Magnesium dibenzoate
INCI name Magnesium Benzoate
CAS number 553-70-8
EC number 209-045-2
CosIng ID 35084
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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