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Ammonium Benzoate

INCI: AMMONIUM BENZOATE

CAS Number
1863-63-4
Function
Preservative, anticorrosive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS as food preservative; CIR has reviewed benzoic acid/salts as safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Restricted preservative with GHS hazard classifications H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H315 (skin irritation) at higher concentrations. Must remain within Annex V concentration limits. Avoid use in products for children under 3 years on large body areas per SCCS guidance. Contact urticaria potential in atopic individuals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Restricted preservative with GHS hazard classifications H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H315 (skin irritation) at higher concentrations. Must remain within Annex V concentration limits. Avoid use in products for children under 3 years on large body areas per SCCS guidance. Contact urticaria potential in atopic individuals. The EU classifies Ammonium Benzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Benzoate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Benzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Benzoate functions as: Preservative, anticorrosive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1863-63-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Benzoate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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