# Potassium benzoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1027219
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Biocide, Preservative
Identifier: DTXSID1027219

> Potassium benzoate is used as antioxidant / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 34 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care, Construction. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 34 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 34 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Preservative, Antioxidant, Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- US: observed in branded food ingredient statements — Observed in 4 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET CREAM.

_Assessed by Greenveil._