Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a white, odorless salt. It occurs naturally in blueberries, apricots, and cinnamon and is used as a preservative due to its antimicrobial and fungicidal properties. The product requires a pH between 3 and 5 for essere active. For una optimal preservation of the product, sodium benzoate must essere Used in combination with one or more other preservatives, such as potassium sorbate. | Sodium benzoate complies with ICEA certification standards. | Modo Directions for use: | Preparation of the preservative solution: 80 g of distilled water | 10 g of potassium sorbate | 10 g of sodium benzoate | Dissolve the potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate in a little water (taken from the 80 g) | una Once completely dissolved, add the rest of the water. This preparation is used in the amount of 2.5 g in una 100g preparation (i.e. 97.5g of preparation and 2.5g of preservative) | Note: This product is a basic preservative (pH 7.5) and, for conservation, must essere acidified to a pH of 5 with a regulator (lactic acid or citric acid) | Product type: raw material Brand: Le Erbe di Janas Features: Ayurvedic, vegan. Certificates: Vegan OK. Ingredients (INCI): Sodium Benzoate.