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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR (2017) concluded it is safe as used in current practices and concentrations; benzoic acid salts are effective against bacteria, yeasts, and moulds. Synthetic origin; part of the benzoic acid family of preservatives. Benzoic acid itself occurs naturally in benzoin resin from styrax trees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
CIR (2017) concluded it is safe as used in current practices and concentrations; benzoic acid salts are effective against bacteria, yeasts, and moulds. Synthetic origin; part of the benzoic acid family of preservatives. Benzoic acid itself occurs naturally in benzoin resin from styrax trees The EU classifies Magnesium Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Benzoate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 553-70-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Benzoate?
not established 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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