benzoic acid

Main Applications: Food & Nutrition – used in the production of food preservatives (its salts like sodium benzoate inhibit microbial growth in acidic foods and beverages), Personal Care & Pharma – used as a preservative and antimicrobial in cosmetics, ointments, and pharmaceuticals (e.g. topical antifungal preparations), Alkyd Resins & Coatings – used in making alkyd resin paints and coatings (as a modifier that improves gloss and hardness of paint films). Also an intermediate in synthesis of dyes and other organic compounds.