Product Name: SODIUM BENZOATE BP98 Formula: C7H5NaO2 M.W.: 144.11 Description: White granular or crystalline powder,easily soluble in water,slightly soluble in alcohol. Specifications Assay: 99% min Acidity or alkalinity: 0.20% max Halogenated compounds Ionic chloride: 0.02% max Total chlorine: 0.03% max Heavy metals: 0.001% max Loss on drying: 2.0% max The above specifications conform to BP98. Uses: As preservative in food and pharmaceutical industry,mordant agent in dyestuff,plasticizer in plastic industry,also can be used as intermediate in organic synthesis. Packing: 25kg plastic woven bags lined with polythene bag(16MT/FCL).