Benzoic Acid Wholesale Reseller• Varanasi Depot Stockist
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Chemical Function Mechanism:
Broad-Spectrum Cosmetic Preservative & pH Stabilizer
Dosage & Formulatory Guidance:
0.1% to 0.5% max finished formulation concentration.
Target Sector: Cosmetics & Personal Care
Cosmetics, Personal Care & pH Buffering
Modern cosmetic formulations use Benzoic Acid in skincare lotions, facial cleansers, anti-dandruff shampoos, and intimate hygiene products to maintain skin pH balance.
Key Performance Advantages:
Paraben-free preservation system
Maintains acidic skin mantle pH balance (pH 4.5 – 5.5)
Excellent compatibility with non-ionic surfactants
Odourless crystalline purity
Regional Industrial Clusters Consuming This Grade:
Personal Care & Cosmetics Labs in Lucknow & Ayodhya
Shampoo & Soap Manufacturing Units in Varanasi & Gorakhpur
Herbal Skincare Formulators in Jaunpur & Prayagraj
Recommended Benzoic Acid Grades:
IP / BP / USP Pharmacopoeial Grade Benzoic AcidFood Additive Grade E210
CAS Registry: 65-85-0EINECS: 200-618-2
Benzoic Acid Technical Specifications & Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Chemical Formula: C7H6O2 (C6H5COOH) • Molar Mass: 122.12 g/mol
Physical Characteristics
Physical AppearanceWhite crystalline flakes or fine powder
OdorFaint pleasant aromatic odor
Melting Point121.5°C – 123.5°C
Boiling Point249.2°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point121°C (Closed Cup)
Chemical Parameters
Density1.265 g/cm³ at 15°C
Bulk Density0.50 – 0.65 g/cm³
pKa (Acid Dissociation)4.20 at 25°C
Sublimation PointSublimes above 100°C
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow)1.87