BENZOIC ACID; SODIUM BENZOATE
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
BENZOIC ACID; SODIUM BENZOATE
Chemical name
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
Product type
a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products
b) Oral care products
c) Leave-on products
Maximum concentration
a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
Opinion concerning Restrictions on Materials listed in annex VI of Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products,Opinion on Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate,Opinion on Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate
Identified ingredients
BENZOIC ACID,SODIUM BENZOATE
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