Benzoic Acid
Allzone Trading supplies benzoic acid to food and industrial manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Benzoic acid is used as a preservative ingredient and as a chemical intermediate. Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries are quoted as separate specifications.
At a glance
- Product
- Benzoic Acid
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Food and beverage preservation systems · Personal care and household formulations · Plasticiser and resin production
- Packaging
- Crystalline powder or flakes — typical 25 kg bags (confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and industrial-grade benzoic acid (crystalline powder / flakes) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- Food and beverage preservation systems
- Personal care and household formulations
- Plasticiser and resin production
- Chemical intermediate applications
- Industrial process use
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Benzoic acid — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 65-85-0
- EC / EINECS
- 200-618-2
- Food additive number
- E210 / INS 210
- Chemical formula
- C7H6O2
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Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Benzoic acid — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Benzoic acid is a crystalline aromatic acid used as a preservative in acidic systems and, in far larger tonnage, as an industrial intermediate. Its antimicrobial activity depends on the undissociated form, so it only works below roughly pH 4.5 — a constraint that decides most formulation arguments before price does. Canadian buying is split between food and feed users in the Ontario and Quebec processing corridor and resin, plasticiser and coatings manufacturers in the same industrial belt.
Primary uses
- Preserving acidic foods, beverages and condiments
- Acidifying and controlling microbial load in animal feed
- Serving as an intermediate for plasticisers, resins and benzoate esters
- Supporting preservation systems in personal care and household products
Applications
- Acidic beverages, sauces and pickled products
- Piglet and swine feed acidification programmes
- Alkyd resin, plasticiser and coating manufacture
- Household and personal care preservation
- Sodium and potassium benzoate production
Advantages
- Low-cost, well-characterised preservation in acid systems
- Dual food and industrial demand keeps supply broadly available
- Effective against yeasts and moulds at low dose
- Dry, non-volatile handling relative to liquid acid preservatives
Limitations to consider
- Ineffective above roughly pH 4.5, which rules out neutral products
- Low water solubility; salt forms are used where liquid dosing is required
- Dust control matters — the powder is irritating to eyes and airways
- Permitted levels vary by jurisdiction and product category
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm the finished-product pH before considering benzoic over its salts
- Decide flake or powder based on dissolution and dust handling
- Match grade family to food, feed or industrial use
- Verify the permitted level for the product category in the destination market
Typical grades
- Food grade powder
- Food grade flake
- Feed grade
- Technical / industrial grade
Comparable materials — how Benzoic acid sits against alternatives
- Sodium benzoate — water-soluble delivery of the same activity
- Potassium sorbate — broader pH window against moulds and yeasts
- Propionic acid and propionates — bakery mould control
- Natural fermentates — clean-label alternatives with different efficacy
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Benzoic acid
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Grade family and assay
- Melting range and appearance
- Heavy metals, chlorinated compounds and residue limits
- Particle form — flake or powder
- Documentation and dust-handling data required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
- Control dust during charging and use appropriate respiratory protection
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for benzoic-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Finished-product pH
- Flake or powder
Technical & procurement detail
Where benzoic acid is used+
Benzoic acid is used as a preservative ingredient in acidified food and beverage systems and as an intermediate in chemical and resin production. Suitability and dosage depend on the formulation, its pH and the applicable regulations for your market.
Food grade and industrial grade+
Food-grade and industrial-grade benzoic acid are separate specifications with separate documentation. State the intended use when requesting a quotation.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade benzoic acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver benzoic acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Benzoic Acid Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Mineral acid — acidification and pH control in process streams
Need a quote on Benzoic Acid?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.