Sodium Benzoate
Allzone Trading supplies sodium benzoate to manufacturers, formulators and industrial buyers in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Sodium benzoate is a preservative used in water-based formulations, generally within an acidic pH range. Grade, physical form and documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Sodium Benzoate
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Microbial protection of water-containing formulations · Shampoo, lotion and cream preservation · Home care and cleaning product preservation
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation against the supplier specification
- • 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
Grade, physical form and specification are quoted and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet before any order is placed.
Typical applications
- Microbial protection of water-containing formulations
- Shampoo, lotion and cream preservation
- Home care and cleaning product preservation
- Wet wipe preservation systems
- Broad formulation shelf-life support
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Cosmetic, home care and industrial grades handled as separate specifications
- Grade, physical form 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 sample lots to container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Sodium benzoate — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 532-32-1
- EC / EINECS
- 208-534-8
- Food additive number
- E211 / INS 211
- Chemical formula
- C7H5NaO2
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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
Sodium benzoate — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Sodium benzoate is the water-soluble salt used wherever benzoic acid preservation is needed but the formulation is dosed as a liquid. It performs only in acidic systems, so it is a beverage, sauce and dressing preservative rather than a universal one, and it is frequently paired with potassium sorbate to widen the spectrum. Ontario and Quebec beverage, condiment and dressing plants are the principal Canadian food buyers; technical grades also serve corrosion-inhibition duty in the same industrial corridor.
Primary uses
- Preserving acidic beverages, sauces, dressings and syrups
- Inhibiting yeast and mould growth in liquid food systems
- Preserving personal care and household formulations
- Inhibiting corrosion in engine coolants and industrial fluids
Applications
- Carbonated and still beverages, juices and concentrates
- Dressings, condiments, relishes and pickled products
- Syrups, fruit preparations and fillings
- Personal care and household cleaning products
- Coolant and metalworking-fluid corrosion inhibition
Advantages
- Highly water soluble, so it dissolves easily in liquid production
- Cost-efficient preservation at low use levels
- Well-characterised regulatory status in most food categories
- Synergistic with sorbate systems, allowing lower total preservative load
Limitations to consider
- Loses efficacy above roughly pH 4.5
- Can contribute a perceptible note at higher doses in delicate flavours
- Permitted levels differ by market and product category
- Benzoate–ascorbate interactions require formulation attention
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm the finished-product pH and preservation challenge first
- Choose powder or granular for your dissolution and dust handling
- Decide whether a sorbate blend achieves the target at lower total load
- Verify permitted levels in the destination market
Typical grades
- Food grade powder
- Food grade granular
- Technical grade
Comparable materials — how Sodium benzoate sits against alternatives
- Potassium sorbate — wider pH window, different spectrum
- Benzoic acid — dry acid form where solubility is not required
- Sodium diacetate and propionates — bakery-oriented mould control
- Fermentate-based systems — clean-label positioning with different efficacy
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Sodium benzoate
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
- Assay and particle form
- Chloride, heavy metals and residue limits
- Bulk density and flow behaviour
- Grade family and end use
- Documentation and religious certification statements 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
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 sodium-benzoate-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
- Powder or granular
Technical & procurement detail
Where sodium benzoate is used+
Sodium benzoate is a preservative used in water-based formulations, generally within an acidic pH range. Allzone reviews the intended formulation or process with the supplier before quoting so the correct grade is offered.
Formulation grades are quoted separately+
Personal care, home care and industrial grades of the same chemistry are treated as distinct specifications and are not presented as interchangeable. State the finished product type, use level and pH range in your enquiry so the correct grade is reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, active content, particle size, moisture, origin, certification, regulatory approval, packaging or price values. Grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets and safety data sheets before an order is placed.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of sodium benzoate do you supply?+
The grade and specification are confirmed at quotation against the supplier technical data sheet. No purity, specification or certification value is published in advance.
Can I request a technical data sheet and a safety data sheet?+
Yes. Both the supplier technical data sheet and the safety data sheet for the quoted grade are provided on request and should be reviewed before purchase and use.
Do you deliver sodium benzoate across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Toronto, the GTA, 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 Sodium Benzoate Supplier — Ontario & 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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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Sodium Benzoate by the same plants.
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative — microbial protection of water-containing formulations
Need a quote on Sodium Benzoate?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.