Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and is widely used as a food preservative. In foods and beverages, it is commonly found in prepared salads, jams, jellies, dressings, sauces, condiments, pickles, and olives. In personal care and cosmetics, it is used in lotions, hair care products, liquid soaps, wipes, and feminine hygiene products. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as an inactive ingredient in cough syrups, cold remedies, pain relievers, topical ointments, and lotions.
