Is Sodium Benzoate vegan?
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, produced industrially by reacting benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is widely used as a preservative in cosmetics and food products to inhibit microbial growth.
| Also known as | benzoate preservative, Benzoic acid sodium salt, natrii benzoas, Sobenate, sodium benzoate preservative, Sodium benzoic acid |
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| INCI name | Sodium Benzoate |
| E number | E211 |
| INS number | 211 |
| CAS number | 532-32-1 |
| EC number | 208-534-8 |
| CosIng ID | 37735 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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