SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM BENZOATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anticorrosive. Also known as CAS 532-32-1. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 532-32-1, 65-85-0
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe4 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0532-32-1
- Max concentration
- 0,5 % (acid)
- Product type
- Leave-on products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,5 % (acid)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0532-32-1
- Max concentration
- 1,7 % (acid)
- Product type
- Oral products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 1,7 % (acid)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0532-32-1
- Max concentration
- 2,5 % (acid)
- Product type
- Rinse-off products, except oral products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 2,5 % (acid)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM BENZOATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Benzoate
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 산으로서 0.5% (다만, 벤조익애씨드 및 그 소듐염은 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에는 산으로서 2.5%)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0/ 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- (a) 2.5 % (以acid計) (b) 0.5 % (以acid計) (c) 1.7 % (以acid計)
- Product type
- (a)Rinse off products other than oral products (b)Leave on products (c)Oral products
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM BENZOATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- CAS
- 65-85-0 / 532-32-1
- Max concentration
- a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM BENZOATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM BENZOATE banned in any country?
SODIUM BENZOATE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on SODIUM BENZOATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM BENZOATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use SODIUM BENZOATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM BENZOATE is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.